efenlicnes

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Old English

Etymology

From efenlīċ +‎ -nes.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈe.fen.liːk.nes/, [ˈe.ven.liːk.nes]

Noun

efenlīcnes f

  1. equality
    • c. 897, Alfred the Great, translation of Pope Gregory's Pastoral Care
      Hīe healdaþ mā ġeferrǣdenne and efnlīcnesse þanne ealdordōm.
      They observe companionship and equality more than authority.

Declension