ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Swainishness

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Swainishness is a noun meaning The quality of being swainish.

Meaning

The quality of being swainish.

Example Sentences

But there are people who cannot be cultivated,—people on whom speech makes no impression,—swainish, morose people, who must be kept down and quieted as you would those who are a little tipsy; others, who are not only swainish, but are prompt to take oath that swainishness is the only culture; and though their odd wit may have some salt for you, your friends would not relish it.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include swinishness, swanship, swanness, swishness, swampishness, swishiness.

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