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Etymology

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jimp +‎ -ness

Noun

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jimpness (uncountable)

  1. The quality of being jimp.
    • 1917, Flora Annie Webster Steel, Marmaduke, page 19:
      The general pinkness of complexion and furbelows, the jimpness of the long trim waist, the uncompromising bands of black velvet, the showers of fair ringlets.