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- Middle English · inherited fromcovatusnes
- English todaycovetousness
From Middle English covatusnes, covetousnes, coveytousnesse; equivalent to covetous + -ness.
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covetousness
Today it means: Immoderate desire for the possession of something, especially for wealth. Full definition →
Middle English covatusnes