eagerness

English

/ˈiɡɚnəs/, /ˈiːɡənəs/

noun
Definitions
  • The state or quality of being eager; ardent desire.
  • (obsolete) Tartness; sourness

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English egernesse suffix from English eager.

Origin

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