foulnesse

Middle English

Alternative forms

Etymology

Inherited from Old English fūlnes; by surface analysis, foul (“foul”) +‎ -nesse (“-ness”).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈfuːlnɛs(ə)/

Noun

foulnesse (uncountable) (uncommon)

  1. Unattractiveness, ugliness; unpleasant appearance.
  2. Impurity, adulteration (in metal)
  3. Corruption, obscenity (in language or morals)

Descendants

  • English: foulness
  • Middle Scots: foulnes

References

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