Middle English

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Alternative forms

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Etymology

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From feble +‎ -nesse.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈfeːbəlnɛs/, /ˈfeːblənɛs/

Noun

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feblenesse (uncountable)

  1. Frailty; the state of being physically weak or feeble.
  2. Faithlessness; the state of being unfaithful or immoral.
  3. (rare) Cowardice, nervousness; the state of lacking willpower or bravery.
  4. (rare) Badness; the state of having a lack of quality.

Descendants

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  • English: feebleness

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