† ˈshameness Obs. rare—1.
In 4 ssamnesse.
[f. shame n. + -ness.]
Shamefacedness, modesty.
| 1340 Ayenb. 142 Þous biginþ þe zaule to louie onhede and stillehede and þanne him wext ine herte ane holy ssamnesse þet is one of þe uariste doþter of mildenesse. |