achiness en · NOUN
Etymology
Etymology tree English achy Proto-Germanic *-in- Proto-Indo-European *-h₂ Proto-Indo-European *-éh₂ Proto-Indo-European *-yéti Proto-Indo-European *-eh₂yéti Proto-Indo-European *-h₂ti Proto-Germanic *-ōną Proto-Germanic *-inōną Proto-Indo-European *-dyé- Proto-Germanic *-atjaną Proto-Indo-European *-tus Proto-Germanic *-þuz Proto-Germanic *-assuz Proto-Germanic *-inassuz Proto-West Germanic *-nassī Old English -nes Middle English -nesse English -ness English achiness From achy + -ness.
Meanings
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(uncountable) The state of being achy.
Aspirin may help the achiness of my muscles from overworking.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| acheyness | alternative | lexicographic |