ness : Idioms & Phrases

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-ness

-ness
Etymology
AS. -ness, -nyss, -nys; akin to OS. -nissi, nussi, D. -nis, OHG. -nissa, -nassi, -nussi, G. -nis, -niss, Goth. -inasus.
Definitions
  1. A suffix used to form abstract nouns expressive of quality or state; as, goodness, greatness.
Webster 1913

accountable ness

Ac*count"a*ble ness noun
Definitions
  1. The quality or state of being accountable; accountability.
Webster 1913

advisable-ness

Ad*vis"a*ble-ness noun
Definitions
  1. The quality of being advisable or expedient; expediency; advisability.
Webster 1913

loch ness

  • noun a lake in the Scottish highlands; the largest body of fresh water in Great Britain
WordNet

loch ness monster

  • noun a large aquatic animal supposed to resemble a serpent or plesiosaur of Loch Ness in Scotland
    Nessie.
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