"nightfulness" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From nightful + -ness. Etymology templates: {{af|en|nightful|-ness}} nightful + -ness Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} nightfulness (uncountable)
  1. (rare, chiefly poetry) The state of being nightful. Tags: rare, uncountable Categories (topical): Poetry
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