goneness

[ gawn-nis, gon- ]

noun

1. a sinking sensation; exhaustion or faintness.

Word History and Origins

Origin of goneness¹

An Americanism dating back to 1840–50; gone + -ness

Example Sentences

Why are you so happy about it now when you are so sad in his shirt, in his office, in his goneness?

From Literature

"Goneness" in epigastrium, singing ceases; some fulness in head remains.

From Project Gutenberg

Goneness comes and goes; hunger.

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Am drowsy, eyes "heavy;" goneness and unusual craving for food.

From Project Gutenberg

During p.m. only "goneness" and continued taste of drug.

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