Wiktionary:Word of the day/2021/November 1

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Word of the day
for November 1
fastness n
  1. (uncountable) The quality or state of being fast (in various senses).
    1. The quality or state of being strongly attached; firmness, secureness, tenacity.
      1. (specifically) The ability of a dye to withstand fading.
    2. The quality or state of moving quickly; quickness, rapidity, swiftness.
    3. The quality or state of having an extravagant lifestyle or immoral habits.
    4. (archaic) Of a fortress or other place: the quality or state of being secure from access or attack; safety, security.
    5. (obsolete) The quality or state of being firm, hard, or solid; firmness, hardness, solidity.
  2. (countable) Something that is fast, or that causes someone or something to be fast (in various senses).
    1. (also figuratively) A fortified or secure place; a fortress, a stronghold.
    2. (obsolete except British, regional) Something used to fasten or tie; a fastener or fastening.
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