"swainishness" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Etymology: From swainish + -ness. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|swainish|ness}} swainish + -ness Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} swainishness (uncountable)
  1. The quality of being swainish. Tags: uncountable
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