"rethnes" meaning in Middle English

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Noun

IPA: /ˈreːð(ə)nɛs/
Etymology: From Old English rēþnes; equivalent to reth + -nesse. Etymology templates: {{inh|enm|ang|rēþnes}} Old English rēþnes, {{af|enm|reth|-nesse}} reth + -nesse Head templates: {{head|enm|noun}} rethnes
  1. ferociousness, ruthlessness, mercilessness Tags: rare Categories (topical): Emotions Synonyms: reþenes, ræðnesse

Alternative forms

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