"primevalness" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From primeval + -ness. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|primeval|ness}} primeval + -ness Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} primevalness (uncountable)
  1. The quality of being primeval. Tags: uncountable Synonyms: primevality, primaevalness
    Sense id: en-primevalness-en-noun-KcOz4Py~ Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -ness

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