Etymology

hoarseness

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Today it means: The quality of being hoarse, of having a dry harsh voice. Full definition →

Middle English hosnesse ← Old English hāsnes
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  1. Old English · inherited fromhāsnes
  2. Middle English · inherited fromhosnesse
  3. English todayhoarseness

From Middle English hosnesse, from Old English hāsnes; equivalent to hoarse + -ness.

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