crispness en · NOUN
Etymology
Etymology tree English crisp 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 crispness From crisp + -ness.
Meanings
- The state of being crisp.
- An instance of being crisp.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| crispnesses | Number=Plur | lexicographic |