rotennesse
Middle English
/ˈrɔtə(n)nɛs/
noun
Definitions
- Rotting or decomposition; the situation where something rots.
- Necrosis or putrefaction; The state of being gangrenous, infected or festering.
- Pussy matter; the results of suppuration.
- (rare) Decomposing rubbish or leaves.
Etymology
Affix from Middle English roten (root, rot, rotten).
Origin
Middle English
roten
Gloss
root, rot, rotten
Concept
Semantic Field
Agriculture and vegetation
Ontological Category
Person/Thing
Kanji
根