English word greatness comes from Old English grēat, Old English great (Coarse. Great, massive. Tall. Thick; stout.), Old English -nis
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| grēat | Old English (ang) | |
| great | Old English (ang) | Coarse. Great, massive. Tall. Thick; stout. |
| -nis | Old English (ang) | Used to form abstract nouns, usually from adjectives, denoting quality or state. See -nes. |
| grēatnes | Old English (ang) | |
| greatnes | Old English (ang) | Greatness, bigness, thickness, coarseness of a material. |
| greetnesse | Middle English (enm) | |
| greatness | English (en) | (obsolete) : Pride; haughtiness.. The state, condition, or quality of being great. |