favouredness

favouredness
fāˈvouredness or (esp US) favoredness noun
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Main Entry: ↑favour

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favouredness
(ˈfeɪvədnɪs)
[f. as prec. + -ness.]
The quality or state of having a specified appearance or look. Only in evil-, ill-, well-favouredness: see these words.

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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  • evil-favouredness — evil fāˈvouredness noun (Bible) 1. Ugliness 2. Deformity • • • Main Entry: ↑evil …   Useful english dictionary

  • hard-favouredness — hardˈ favˈouredness noun • • • Main Entry: ↑hard …   Useful english dictionary

  • ill-favouredness — ill fāˈvouredness noun • • • Main Entry: ↑ill …   Useful english dictionary

  • well-favouredness — …   Useful english dictionary

  • ill-favoured — /ˈɪl feɪvəd/ (say il fayvuhd) adjective 1. not pleasant in appearance; ugly: an ill favoured child. 2. offensive; unpleasant; objectionable. Also, ill favored. –ill favouredly, adverb –ill favouredness, noun …  

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