feblenesse

Middle English

Alternative forms

Etymology

From feble +‎ -nesse.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈfeːbəlnɛs(ə)/, /ˈfeːblənɛs(ə)/

Noun

feblenesse (uncountable)

  1. Frailty; the state of being physically weak or feeble.
  2. Faithlessness; the state of being unfaithful or immoral.
  3. (rare) Cowardice, nervousness; the state of lacking willpower or bravery.
  4. (rare) Badness; the state of having a lack of quality.

Descendants

  • English: feebleness

References

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