swetnesse

Middle English

Alternative forms

Etymology

From Old English swētnes; equivalent to swete +‎ -nesse.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈsweːtnɛs(ə)/

Noun

swetnesse (uncountable)

  1. sweetness in taste, smell, or sound
  2. kindness, pleasure, likeability
  3. virtuousness

Descendants

  • English: sweetness

References

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