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goneness

American  
[gawn-nis, gon-] / ˈgɔn nɪs, ˈgɒn- /

noun

  1. a sinking sensation; exhaustion or faintness.

Etymology

Origin of goneness

An Americanism dating back to 1840–50; gone + -ness

Example Sentences

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Why are you so happy about it now when you are so sad in his shirt, in his office, in his goneness?

From Literature

Goneness comes and goes; hunger.

From Project Gutenberg

"Goneness" in epigastrium, singing ceases; some fulness in head remains.

From Project Gutenberg

Goneness in epigastrium; vertigo while sitting, with heat of face and blurred vision.

From Project Gutenberg

Am drowsy, eyes "heavy;" goneness and unusual craving for food.

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