Old English

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Alternative forms

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Etymology

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From sċearp +‎ -nes.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈʃæ͜ɑrp.nes/, [ˈʃæ͜ɑrˠp.nes]

Noun

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sċearpnes f (nominative plural sċearpnessa)

  1. (of one's sight and mind) sharpness
  2. (of a surface) roughness
  3. acidity, pungency; sharpness

Declension

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Derived terms

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Descendants

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  • Middle English: scharpnesse, sharpnesse

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