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heaviness

hea·vi·ness

UK/ˈhɛvɪnəs/ rare archaic obsolete

noun

1.

the property of being comparatively great in weight

  • “the heaviness of lead”
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2.

used of a line or mark

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Origin

From Middle English hevynesse, from Old English hefiġnes (“heaviness”). Equivalent to heavy + -ness.

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