rotennesse

Middle English

Alternative forms

Etymology

From roten (“rotten”) +‎ -nesse.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈrɔtə(n)nɛs/, /ˈrɔːtə(n)nɛs/

Noun

rotennesse (uncountable)

  1. Rotting or decomposition; the situation where something rots.
  2. Necrosis or putrefaction; The state of being gangrenous or infected.
  3. Pus; the results of suppuration.
  4. (rare) Decomposing rubbish or leaves.

Descendants

  • English: rottenness

References

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