"gothness" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: goth + -ness Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|goth|ness}} goth + -ness Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} gothness (uncountable)
  1. Traits associated with the goth subculture, such as philosophical melancholy. Tags: uncountable Synonyms: gothiness [informal] Translations (traits): goottilaisuus (Finnish)
    Sense id: en-gothness-en-noun-ELN6Li97 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -ness

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