rotidnes

Middle English

Alternative forms

Etymology

From rotede +‎ -nesse.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈrɔtidnɛs/, /ˈrɔːtidnɛs/

Noun

rotidnes (uncountable)

  1. Necrosis or putrefaction; The state of being gangrenous, infected or festering.
  2. Pussy matter; the results of suppuration or pus formation.
  3. (rare) Rotting or decomposition; the situation where something rots.
  4. (rare) The process where water usually becomes dirty.

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