crabbednes

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Middle English

Alternative forms

Etymology

From crabbed +‎ -nesse. (rare).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈkrabɛdnɛs/, /ˈkrabidnɛs/

Noun

crabbednes (uncountable)

  1. crabbedness, ill temper, vengefulness
  2. immoral or savage behaviour

Descendants

  • English: crabbedness
  • Scots: crabbitness

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