fersnesse

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Middle English

Alternative forms

Etymology

From fers (fierce) +‎ -nesse.

Pronunciation

Noun

fersnesse (uncountable)

  1. ferociousness, fierceness
  2. violence (physical conflict)
  3. (rare) severity, sternness
  4. (rare) bravery, boldness

Descendants

  • English: fierceness

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