"bisynesse" meaning in Middle English

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Noun

Etymology: From Old English bisiġnes, corresponding to bisy + -nesse. Etymology templates: {{inh|enm|ang|bisiġnes}} Old English bisiġnes, {{suffix|enm|bisy|nesse}} bisy + -nesse Head templates: {{head|enm|noun|var=1}} bisynesse
  1. alternative form of bisynes (“trade, occupation”) Tags: alt-of, alternative Alternative form of: bisynes (extra: trade, occupation)
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