Middle English

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Alternative forms

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Etymology

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From hevy +‎ -som.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈhɛːviːsum/, /ˈhɛːvisum/, /ˈhɛv-/

Adjective

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hevysum

  1. Difficult to bear or accomplish; burdensome.
  2. Burdened with woe or sorrow; sad, troubled.
  3. Conducive to or causing annoyance, anger or grief; vexatious.

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Descendants

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  • English: heavisome

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