Old English

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Alternative forms

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Etymology

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From fæst +‎ -nes.

Pronunciation

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Noun

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fæstnes f (nominative plural fæstnessa)

  1. fastness, firmness, firmament, fortification, stability
  2. tenacity, vigour, resolution

Declension

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Descendants

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  • Middle English: festnesse, fastnesse

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