drednesse

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Middle English

Alternative forms

Etymology

From dred +‎ -nesse.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈdrɛdnɛs(ə)/, /ˈdrɛːdnɛs(ə)/

Noun

drednesse (uncountable)

  1. fear, terror, dread
  2. awe, veneration

Descendants

  • English: dreadness (rare)

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