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Webster 1913 Edition


Yellowness

Yel′low-ness

,
Noun.
1.
The quality or state of being yellow;
as, the
yellowness
of an orange
.
2.
Jealousy.
[Obs.]
I will possess him with
yellowness
.
Shakespeare

Webster 1828 Edition


Yellowness

YELLOWNESS

,
Noun.
1.
The quality of being yellow; as the yellowness of an orange.
2.
Jealousy. [Not in use.]

Definition 2024


yellowness

yellowness

English

Noun

yellowness (usually uncountable, plural yellownesses)

  1. The state or quality of being yellow.
  2. (obsolete) jealousy
    • c.1600, William Shakespeare, The Merry Wives of Windsor
      I will possess him with yellowness, for the revolt of mine is dangerous: that is my true humour.

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