nearness

English

Etymology

From Middle English nernes, equivalent to near +‎ -ness. Cognate with West Frisian nearens (“nearness”).

Noun

nearness (usually uncountable, plural nearnesses)

  1. The state of being near; closeness; intimacy.
  2. Stinginess.

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