"overquietness" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Etymology: From overquiet + -ness. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|overquiet|ness}} overquiet + -ness Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} overquietness (uncountable)
  1. Excessive quietness. Tags: uncountable
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