jelousnesse

Middle English

Alternative forms

Etymology

From jelous +‎ -nesse.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /d͡ʒɛˈluːsnɛs(ə)/, /ˈd͡ʒɛlusnɛs(ə)/

Noun

jelousnesse (uncountable)

  1. Jealousness in a relationship or marriage.
  2. (rare) Passion; romantic or sexual desire.
  3. (rare) Paranoia; severe, unwarranted fear.

Descendants

  • English: jealousness

References

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