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reˈsolvedness
[f. as prec. + -ness.]
Resolution, determination; firmness, fixedness of purpose.
1611W. Sclater Key (1629) 219 In things substantiall, I loue resoluednesse. 1686A. Horneck Crucif. Jesus xxii. 680 How mightest thou have shamed the devil by a continued resolvedness!
1856Ruskin Mod. Paint. IV. v. App. ii, This resolvedness to break into shell-shaped fragments..is only characteristic of the rock at this spot. 1872Bushnell Serm. Living Subj. 60 What can he do by mere will-force and resolvedness, when the heavenly trust is wanting? |