wocnesse

Middle English

Alternative forms

Etymology

From Old English wācnes; equivalent to woke +‎ -nesse.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈwɔːknɛs/, /ˈwɑːknɛs/

Noun

wocnesse (uncountable) (Early Middle English)

  1. Vulnerability to sin or iniquity.
  2. (rare) Lack of fighting skill.

References

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