wocnesse

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Middle English[edit]

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Etymology[edit]

From Old English wācnes; equivalent to woke +‎ -nesse.

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ˈwɔːknɛs/, /ˈwɑːknɛs/

Noun[edit]

wocnesse (uncountable) (Early Middle English)

  1. Vulnerability to sin or iniquity.
  2. (rare) Lack of fighting skill.

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