"madeness" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From made + -ness. Etymology templates: {{suf|en|made|-ness}} made + -ness Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} madeness (uncountable)
  1. The quality of having been made (by someone or something) Tags: uncountable Related terms: handmadeness
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