/luyk"nis/ , n.
1. a representation, picture, or image, esp. a portrait: to draw a good likeness of Churchill.
2. the state or fact of being like: I can't get over your likeness to my friend.
3. the semblance or appearance of something; guise: to assume the likeness of a swan.
[ bef. 950; ME liknesse, OE licnes, var. of GELICNES. See ALIKE, -NESS ]
Syn. 2. resemblance, similitude. 3. shape, form.