impishness en · NOUN
Etymology
Etymology tree English impish 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 impishness From impish + -ness.
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) The state or quality of being impish; mischievousness.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| impishnesses | Number=Plur | lexicographic |