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Middle English
Etymology
From Old English sāriġness; equivalent to sory + -nesse.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈsɔːriːnɛs/, /ˈsɔːrinɛs/
Noun
sorinesse (plural sorinesses or sorinessen)
- distraughtness, sadness, pitifulness
- (rare) regret; being upset over one's actions.
- (rare) crying, moaning, pleading
- (rare, religion) damning; eternal punishment in Hell.
- (rare) confusion, bewilderment
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