muchness

[ muhch-nis ]

noun

1. Archaic. greatness, as in quantity, measure, or degree.

muchness

/ ˈmʌtʃnɪs /

noun

1. archaic.
   magnitude
2. much of a muchness
   very similar

Word History and Origins

Origin of muchness¹

First recorded in 1350–1400, muchness is from the Middle English word mochenesse. See much, -ness

Idioms and Phrases

Idioms

1. much of a muchness,
   1. much the same; very much alike.
   2. extravagance; excess.

Example Sentences

I told them that it was on account of the muchness that I declined.

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His corduroy velvet coat and his skin are much of a muchness.

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These millionaires is much of a muchness, sir, 'ere to-day, gone to-morrer.

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Not that Im such a muchness, but it would sort of break up the combination if I had to leave suddenly.

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It was acknowledged that ten was his time; but, as he argued with himself, ten and eleven were pretty much of a muchness.

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