gainliness

English

noun
Definitions
  • The condition of being gainly.

Etymology

Suffix from English gainly (gracious, becoming, graceful, suitable, kindly, proper).

Origin

English

gainly

Gloss

gracious, becoming, graceful, suitable, kindly, proper

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