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ˈhonestness rare. [f. as prec. + -ness.] The quality of being honest. †a. Comeliness; ornament. Obs. b. Virtuousness; honesty.
c1420Chron. Vilod. st. 569 Abouȝt þe tombe for honestnas, Hit was y-sowed. 1556J. Heywood Spider & F. xxxix. 16 Honestnes is vertousnes, and woorshipfulnes. |