earfoþnes

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Old English

Alternative forms

Etymology

From earfoþe (adj) +‎ -nes.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈæ͜ɑr.foθ.nes/,

Noun

earfoþnes f

  1. difficulty
  2. hardship, tribulation, misfortune
  3. distress

Declension

Descendants

  • Middle English: ærfeðnesse