lewednesse
Middle English
/ˈlɛu̯(i)dnɛs/
noun
Definitions
- A deficiency or absence of knowledge; unlearnedness.
- idiocy, ridiculousness; the state of being stupid.
- ineptitude; the state of being unsuitable for a task.
- immorality, misbehaviour, rudeness.
Etymology
Affix from Middle English lewed.
Origin
Middle English
lewed