egernesse

Middle English

/ˈɛːɡərnɛs/

noun
Definitions
  • Violentness, ferocity; wrath, strength.
  • (rare) Acidity; the quality of being sour.
  • (rare) Rapacity; greediness.

Etymology

Affix from Middle English egre.

Origin

Middle English

egre

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