hornesse

Middle English

Alternative forms

Etymology

Inherited from Old English hārnes; equivalent to hor (“hoar”) +‎ -nesse.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈhɔːrnɛs(ə)/
  • (Northern) IPA(key): /ˈhaːrnɛs(ə)/

Noun

hornesse (uncountable)

  1. The state of being hoary; hoariness.
  2. (rare) Experience from seniority.

References

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