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Etymology

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From Middle English vnclennesse, from Old English unclǣnness; equivalent to unclean +‎ -ness.

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  • IPA(key): /ʌnˈklin.nəs/, /ʌŋ-/

Noun

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uncleanness (countable and uncountable, plural uncleannesses)

  1. (uncountable) The state of being unclean
  2. (countable) The result or product of being unclean.

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