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Word: Nappiness
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
early 17th century; earliest use found in Randle Cotgrave (fl. 1587–?1630), lexicographer. From nappy + -ness
Definition:
The quality or condition of being nappy. In early use: hairiness, shagginess. In later use (chiefly in African-American usage): frizziness of the hair.
