English Explanatory Dictionary

capernosity

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The meaning of this term is uncertain. Possibilities include
  2. The meaning of this term is uncertain. Possibilities include:
  3. capability and generosity
  4. competence, flair
  5. peevishness, ill temper

Word forms

capernosity

Etymology

Coined by Brendan Behan, using the learned suffix -osity. Augustine Martin suggests Blend of capability + generosity. Barry Baldwin suggests a link with Scots capernoity (“befuddled”) or Latin caper (“goat”).

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