weykenesse

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Middle English

Alternative forms

Etymology

From weyk +‎ -nesse.

Pronunciation

Noun

weykenesse (uncountable)

  1. Weakness; lack of might, force, or muscular power.
  2. Faithlessness; lack of belief or virtuousness.
  3. (rare) Impoverishment; a lack of wealth or societal power.
  4. (rare) Stupidity, speciousness; weak reasoning.
  5. (rare) Cowardice; lack of bravery or valour.

Descendants

  • English: weakness
  • Scots: waikness

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