lewednesse

Middle English

Alternative forms

Etymology

From lewed +‎ -nesse.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈlɛu̯(i)dnɛs/

Noun

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

  • English: lewdness

References

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