roguishness en · NOUN
Etymology
Etymology tree English roguish 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 roguishness From roguish + -ness.
Meanings
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(uncountable, usually) The property of being or appearing roguish.
His dark black beard accentuated his roguishness.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| roguishnesses | Number=Plur | lexicographic |