ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Pickedness

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Pickedness is a noun meaning (obsolete) The state of being sharpened or pointed.

Meaning

(obsolete) The state of being sharpened or pointed.

More Meanings

  1. (obsolete) fineness; spruceness; smartness

Example Sentences

1641, Ben Jonson, Timber Too much pickedness is not manly.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include pointedness, sharpness, keenness, acuteness, pointiness, acuity.

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