"pukkaness" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From pukka + -ness. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|pukka|ness}} pukka + -ness Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} pukkaness (uncountable)
  1. The state or quality of being pukka. Tags: uncountable
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