Featishness

/ˈfitɪʃnəs/ noun

Definition

The quality or state of being featish; neatness, propriety, or refined appropriateness in appearance or manner.

Etymology

From 'featish' plus '-ness' suffix (forming abstract nouns); describes the abstract quality of being neat and appropriately elegant.

Kelly Says

The '-ness' suffix here creates a rare noun that captures something medieval people valued highly—that quality of elegant appropriateness that wasn't overdone but perfectly suitable for any occasion!

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