RAKISHNESS

jauntiness, nattiness, dapperness, rakishness

(noun) stylishness as evidenced by a smart appearance

rakishness

(noun) the quality of a rake

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

rakishness (uncountable)

The property of being rakish.

Source: Wiktionary


Rak"ish*ness, n.

Definition: The quality or state of being rakish.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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AWRY

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