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crossness

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[kraws-nis, kros-] / ˈkrɔs nɪs, ˈkrɒs- /

noun

  1. the quality or state of being cross or angry; irritability; snappishness.

Etymology

Origin of crossness

First recorded in 1590–1600; cross + -ness

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