"driftfulness" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From driftful + -ness. Etymology templates: {{suf|en|driftful|-ness}} driftful + -ness Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} driftfulness (uncountable)
  1. (rare) The state, quality, or condition of being driftful. Tags: rare, uncountable
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