heaviness

Etymology

From Middle English hevinesse, from Old English hefiġnes (“heaviness”). Equivalent to heavy + -ness.

noun

  1. The state of being heavy; weight, weightiness, force of impact or gravity.
  2. (archaic) Oppression; dejectedness, sadness; low spirits.
  3. (obsolete) Drowsiness.

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