gredynesse
Middle English
/ˈɡreːdiːnɛs/
noun
Definitions
- Enviousness, greediness, avarice; the state of lusting after wealth or lucre.
- Voraciousness; excessive appetite or consumption of food and drink also used figuratively.
- (rare) Impulsiveness, rashness; excessive eagerness or excitement.
- (rare) Extreme ambition or drive; great willpower.
- (rare) Ferociousness, savageness
Etymology
Inherited from Old English grǣdiġnes affix from Middle English gredy.
Origin
Middle English
gredy