swetnesse

Middle English

Alternative forms

• swetenes, swetnes

Etymology

From Old English swētnes; equivalent to swete +‎ -nesse.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈsweːtnɛs/

Noun

swetnesse (uncountable)

1. sweetness in taste, smell, or sound
2. kindness, pleasure, likeability
3. virtuousness

Descendants

• English: sweetness