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Useful english dictionary. 2012.
fast|ness — fast|ness1 «FAST nihs, FAHST », noun. 1. a strong, safe place; stronghold: »The bandits hid in their mountain fastness. SYNONYM(S): refuge. 2. a being fast or firm; firmness. ╂[< fast1 secure + … Useful english dictionary
un|stead´fast|ness — un|stead|fast «uhn STEHD fast, fahst», adjective. 1. not steadfast; not firmly fixed. 2. not firm, as in purpose, resolution, or faith; inconstant; irresolute. –un|stead´fast|ly, adverb. –un|stead´fast|ness, noun … Useful english dictionary
col´or|fast´ness — col|or|fast «KUHL uhr FAST, FAHST», adjective. dyed so as to retain color without fading, especially in washing: »a shirt made of colorfast material. –col´or|fast´ness, noun … Useful english dictionary
sooth´fast´ness — sooth|fast «SOOTH FAST, FAHST», adjective. Archaic. 1. true. 2. truthful. 3. loyal. ╂[Old English sōthfæst < sōth sooth + fæst fast, firm] –sooth´fast´ly, adverb. –sooth´fast´ness, noun … Useful english dictionary
light´-fast´ness — light fast «LYT FAST, FAHST», adjective. dyed or treated to resist fading when exposed to light, especially sunlight: »light fast textiles. –light´ fast´ness, noun … Useful english dictionary
shame´fast|ness — shame|fast «SHAYM fast, fahst», adjective. Obsolete. shamefaced. ╂[Old English sceamfæst firm in modesty, shame] –shame´fast|ly, adverb. –shame´fast|ness, noun … Useful english dictionary
stead´fast|ness — stead|fast «STEHD fast, fahst, fuhst», adjective. 1. loyal; unwavering; not changing; firm of purpose: »Benjamin Franklin was a steadfast servant of his country. SYNONYM(S): unswerving. 2. firmly fixed; not moving: »a steadfast gaze. By its own… … Useful english dictionary
sted´fast|ness — sted|fast «STEHD fast, fahst, fuhst», adjective. = steadfast. (Cf. ↑steadfast) –sted´fast|ly, adverb. –sted´fast|ness, noun … Useful english dictionary
wash-fast|ness — «WOSH FAST nihs, WSH ; FAHST », noun. the quality of not fading when washed … Useful english dictionary
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