"thewlessness" meaning in English

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Noun

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