Favouredness

/ˈfeɪvərɪdnəs/ noun

Definition

British spelling of favoredness; the state or quality of being favored; the condition of receiving advantage or special treatment.

Etymology

From British spelling of favored (favour + -ed) plus -ness. Maintains British orthographic conventions in an already rare English term.

Kelly Says

This word exists in both American and British English, but it's so archaic that most modern speakers—regardless of region—have never encountered it!

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