modinesse

Middle English

Alternative forms

Etymology

From Old English mōdiġnes; equivalent to mody +‎ -nesse.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈmoːdiːnɛs/

Noun

modinesse (uncountable) (Early Middle English)

  1. boastfulness, conceitedness, arrogance

Descendants

  • English: moodiness (possibly formed anew)

References

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