heroness

English

Etymology

From hero +‎ -ness.

Noun

heroness (uncountable)

1. (nonstandard, rare) Heroism.
   • 1975, Olifant, volume 2, page 86:

     The components of Roland's "heroness" can not be contemplated per se. The audience perceives those components or qualities concretely through Roland's acts.

   • 2002, Peter David, Esther Friesner, Diane Carey, Double Helix Omnibus, page 444:

     Once the handshaking and the medals are done with, the heroness just fades. You can't strut around for the rest of your life being heroic.

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