sodeynte

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Middle English

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Alternative forms

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Etymology

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Borrowed from Old French sodaineté; equivalent to sodeyn +‎ -te.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /suˈdæi̯nteː/, /sɔˈdæi̯nteː/, /ˈsudinteː/

Noun

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sodeynte (uncountable) (rare, Late Middle English)

  1. The state of being sudden or happening or developing without buildup.
  2. Lack of anticipation the state of happening or developing without warning or notice.

Descendants

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  • English: suddenty (dialectal)
  • Scots: suddenty

References

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