biternes

== Old English == === Etymology === From biter +‎ -nes. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˈbi.ter.nes/ === Noun === biternes f (nominative plural biternessa) the quality or state of being bitter; bitterness (figurative) grief ==== Declension ==== Strong ō-stem: ==== Descendants ==== Middle English: biternesse, bitternesse English: bitterness