tautness en · NOUN
Etymology
Etymology tree English taut 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 tautness From taut + -ness.
Meanings
- (uncountable, usually) The property of being taut.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| tautnesses | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Translations (2)
ga riteacht (the property of being taut) · es tesura (the property of being taut)