lewednesse

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Middle English[edit]

Alternative forms[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From lewed +‎ -nesse.

Pronunciation[edit]

Noun[edit]

lewednesse

  1. A deficiency or absence of knowledge; unlearnedness.
  2. idiocy, ridiculousness; the state of being stupid.
  3. ineptitude; the state of being unsuitable for a task.
  4. immorality, misbehaviour, rudeness.

Descendants[edit]

  • English: lewdness

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