"surefootedness" meaning in English

See surefootedness in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

Etymology: From surefooted + -ness. Etymology templates: {{af|en|surefooted|-ness}} surefooted + -ness Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} surefootedness (uncountable)
  1. The state or condition of being surefooted. Tags: uncountable Synonyms: cat-footedness
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