coldnesse

Middle English

Alternative forms

  • coldenesse

Etymology

Equivalent to cold +‎ -nesse.

Noun

coldnesse (uncountable)

  1. coldness (lack of heat)
  2. coldness (lack of emotion)
  3. frigidity; impotence

Descendants

  • English: coldness
  • Scots: cauldness

References

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