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lightsomeness

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English

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Etymology 1

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From Middle English lightsomnesse, equivalent to lightsome (bright, radiant) +‎ -ness.

Noun

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lightsomeness (uncountable)

  1. (archaic) The state or quality of being lightsome (luminous); luminosity; illumination, brightness.

Etymology 2

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From Middle English lightsomnesse, equivalent to lightsome (light in weight, light-hearted, easy) +‎ -ness.

Noun

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lightsomeness (uncountable)

  1. (archaic) The state or quality of being lightsome (easy, light in weight, cheerful); levity; cheerfulness.