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PITEOUSNESS

\pˈɪti͡əsnəs], \pˈɪti‍əsnəs], \p_ˈɪ_t_iə_s_n_ə_s]\

Definitions of PITEOUSNESS

1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

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The state of being piteous.

1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
By Nuttall, P.Austin.

The state of being piteous.

1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H.

n. Sorrowfulness; sadness;â€”tenderness; compassion.

1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

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