"tristeness" meaning in All languages combined

See tristeness on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Etymology: From triste + -ness. Compare Middle English trystenes. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|triste|ness}} triste + -ness, {{cog|enm|trystenes}} Middle English trystenes Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} tristeness (uncountable)
  1. (rare) Sadness. Tags: rare, uncountable Synonyms: tristness

Alternative forms

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