Sternness

Sternness
Sternness Stern"ness, n. The quality or state of being stern. [1913 Webster]

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  • sternness — stern·ness || stÉœrnnɪs / stɜː n. strictness, severeness, uncompromising attitude, firmness; grimness, harshness, austereness …   English contemporary dictionary

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  • sternness — stern·ness …   English syllables

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