Etymology

boldness

bold·ness
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Today it means: The state of being bold; courage. Full definition →

Middle English boldnesse
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  1. Middle English · inherited fromboldnesse
  2. English todayboldness

From Middle English boldnesse, equivalent to bold + -ness. Cognate with Scots baldness, bauldness (“boldness”).

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