"crebrity" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: crebrous + -ity Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|crebrous|ity}} crebrous + -ity Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} crebrity (uncountable)
  1. (rare, formal or obsolete) The state or quality of being crebrous; close succession; frequency of occurrence; numerosity. Tags: rare, uncountable Related terms: crebrous

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