swetnesse

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Middle English

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Alternative forms

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Etymology

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

Pronunciation

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Noun

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swetnesse (uncountable)

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

Descendants

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  • English: sweetness
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