Etymology

gayness

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Today it means: The state of being gay (colorful or festive); display or dressiness. Full definition →

Middle English gaynesse
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  1. Middle English · inherited fromgaynesse
  2. English todaygayness

From Middle English gaynesse, equivalent to gay + -ness.

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