"worksomeness" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From worksome + -ness. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|worksome|ness}} worksome + -ness Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} worksomeness (uncountable)
  1. (rare) The state, quality, or condition of being worksome; diligence. Tags: rare, uncountable
    Sense id: en-worksomeness-en-noun-rRETo0b6 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -ness

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