English

grimliness

Grimliness comes from Middle English grimlinesse.

attested reconstructed ? uncertain or disputed

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Formed from grimly + -ness

Old English grimlīċe ‘strong accusative feminine singular’

Middle English grymly

Every English word from Middle English grimlinesse

noun The state, quality, or condition of being grimly.

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