arghnesse

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Middle English

Alternative forms

Etymology

From Old English earhnes, eargnes; equivalent to argh +‎ -nesse.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈarxnɛs(ə)/, /ˈarwənɛs(ə)/

Noun

arghnesse (uncountable) (uncommon)

  1. scaredness, cowardliness, afraidness
  2. powerlessness or insignificance.
  3. laziness; unwillingness to act.

Descendants

  • Scots: arghness, erchness

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