-heet

Luxemburgeois

/heːt/

suffix
Definitions
  • Converts an adjective into a noun, usually to denote an abstract quality of the adjectival root. Often equivalent to English -ness (-ness), e.g. deafness → Dafheet, childhood → Kandheet

Etymology

Inherited from Old High German -heit.

Origin

Old High German

-heit

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