Middle English

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Alternative forms

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Etymology

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From straunge-nesse.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈstrau̯nd͡ʒ(ə)nɛs(ə)/, (late) /ˈstraːnd͡ʒ(ə)nɛs(ə)/

Noun

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straungenesse (uncountable)

  1. Lack of attachment; alienation, enmity, indifference.
  2. (rare) The state of being exotic or difficult; alienness.
  3. (rare) Straying from boundaries; debauchery.

Descendants

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  • English: strangeness

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