"muddledom" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From muddle + -dom. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|muddle|dom}} muddle + -dom Head templates: {{en-noun|?}} muddledom
  1. The state or condition of being in a muddle.
    Sense id: en-muddledom-en-noun-5xDb5C5a Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -dom

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