GONENESS

Etymology

Noun

goneness (countable and uncountable, plural gonenesses)

The state or quality of being gone, i.e. no longer present.

(US, informal) A state of exhaustion or faintness, especially from hunger.

Source: Wiktionary


Gone"ness, n.

Definition: A state of exhaustion; faintness, especially as resulting from hunger. [Colloq. U. S.]

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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