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| light·ness [ ltnəss ] |
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1. relative slightness of weight: the condition of something that weighs relatively little
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2. relative slightness of force: the condition of something that has relatively little force
 lightness of touch
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3. ease or delicacy: the ease or delicacy with which something is done
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4. nimbleness: ease and rapidity of movement
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5. untroubled state: total freedom from worry and trouble
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6. levity: lack of the seriousness that is required or expected
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| [12th century. <light2] |