"boyness" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From boy + -ness. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|boy|ness}} boy + -ness Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} boyness (uncountable)
  1. The state or condition of being a boy; masculinity, boyhood. Tags: uncountable Related terms: good old boyness
    Sense id: en-boyness-en-noun-O4xC6rdW Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -ness

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          "text": "What is it to be a boy in the scouts? What resources of communication give expression to boyness?",
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