"closetiness" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From closety + -ness. Etymology templates: {{af|en|closety|-ness}} closety + -ness Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} closetiness (uncountable)
  1. The fact of being closety; reticence or secrecy about one's homosexuality. Tags: uncountable
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