sorwenesse

Middle English

Alternative forms

Etymology

From sorwe (“sorrow, suffering”) +‎ -nesse (“-ness”).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈsɔrwənɛs(ə)/, /ˈsɔrɔu̯nɛs(ə)/, /ˈsɔriu̯nɛs(ə)/

Noun

sorwenesse (uncountable)

  1. Sorrowfulness, sadness.

Descendants

  • >? English: sorrowness (probably formed anew)

References

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