quyknesse

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Middle English

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Alternative forms

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Etymology

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From quik +‎ -nesse.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈkwiknɛs(ə)/, /ˈkwiːknɛs(ə)/

Noun

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quyknesse

  1. Life; the state of being alive.
  2. Vigor, vitality, liveliness.
  3. The state of being lifelike or clear.
  4. (rare, Late Middle English) Quickness, rapidity.

Descendants

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  • English: quickness

References

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