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Meaning of pawkiness | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2
ˈpɔːkɪnəs

Definitions

  1. The quality of being pawky.
  2. Something that is pawky; something arch or shrewd; a subtlety.
    Ireland, Northern-England, Scotland

Examples

“But to wallow in your own phrases, to be rejoiced by the savour of your own shrewd pawkinesses, to feel your rhythm balanced and yet sober – that is a pleasure beyond most, and an inexpensive one at that.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

Pawl Pawlak Pawle Pawleena Pawlett Pawley

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