gredynesse

Middle English

Alternative forms

Etymology

From Old English grǣdiġnes; equivalent to gredy +‎ -nesse.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈɡreːdiːnɛs/

Noun

gredynesse (uncountable)

  1. envy, greediness, avarice; the state of lusting after wealth.
  2. voracity; excessive appetite (also figurative)
  3. (rare) impulsiveness, rashness; undue eagerness.
  4. (rare) extreme ambition or drive; great willpower
  5. (rare) ferociousness, savageness

Descendants

  • English: greediness

References

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