PALENESSES

Noun

palenesses

plural of paleness

Source: Wiktionary


PALENESS

Pale"ness, n.

Definition: The quality or condition of being pale; want of freshness or ruddiness; a sickly whiteness; lack of color or luster; wanness. The blood the virgin's cheek forsook; A livid paleness spreads o'er all her look. Pope.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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TRUNCATION

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