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sorinesse

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Middle English

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Alternative forms

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Etymology

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From Old English sāriġness; equivalent to sory +‎ -nesse.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈsɔːriːnɛs/, /ˈsɔːrinɛs/

Noun

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sorinesse (plural sorinesses or sorinessen)

  1. distraughtness, sadness, pitifulness
  2. (rare) regret; being upset over one's actions.
  3. (rare) crying, moaning, pleading
  4. (rare, religion) damning; eternal punishment in Hell.
  5. (rare) confusion, bewilderment

Descendants

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  • English: sorriness

References

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