greatness

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English word greatness comes from Old English grēat, Old English great (Coarse. Great, massive. Tall. Thick; stout.), Old English -nis

grēat (Old English)

great (Old English)

Coarse. Great, massive. Tall. Thick; stout.

-nis (Old English)

Used to form abstract nouns, usually from adjectives, denoting quality or state. See -nes.

grēatnes (Old English)

greatnes (Old English)

Greatness, bigness, thickness, coarseness of a material.

greetnesse (Middle English)

greatness (English)

(obsolete) : Pride; haughtiness.. The state, condition, or quality of being great.

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