MELANCHOLINESS

Etymology

Noun

melancholiness (uncountable)

The quality of being melancholy.

Source: Wiktionary


Mel"an*chol`i*ness, n.

Definition: The state or quality of being melancholy. Hallywell.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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