Middle English

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Alternative forms

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Etymology

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From inward +‎ -nesse.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈinwardnɛs/, /ˈinwaːrdnɛs/

Noun

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inwardnesse (plural inwardnesses)

  1. The inside of something
  2. The centre of primal emotions, usually thought to be the intestines

Descendants

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  • English: inwardness

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