What does quaintness mean?
Quaintness means (obsolete) Cunning; craftiness..
Quaintness
/ˈkweɪntnəs/ · noun
Meaning
(obsolete) Cunning; craftiness..
Definitions by Sense
- (obsolete) Cunning; craftiness.
- (obsolete) Skill, artfulness.
- (obsolete) Primness, fastidiousness, preciousness.
- The state or fact of being quaint; having old-fashioned charm.
Example Sentences
As for good Terence, I allow the quaintnesse [translating mignardise] and grace of his Latine tongue, and judge him wonderfull conceited and apt[…].
Synonyms for quaintness
Antonyms for quaintness
Related Words
Word Forms
- quaintnesses
Usage Notes
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As for good Terence, I allow the quaintnesse [translating mignardise] and grace of his Latine tongue, and judge him wonderfull conceited and apt[…].
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