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populousness|ˈpɒpjʊləsnɪs| [f. prec. + -ness.] The state or condition of being populous; density of population.
1601R. Johnson Kingd. & Commw. (1603) 47 Constantinople exceedeth all the cities in Europe in populousnes. 1761–2Hume Hist. Eng. (1806) III. 803 England has probably, since that time [1583], increased in populousness. 1884Spectator 4 Oct. 1289/2 A bare fact, as much outside discussion as..the populousness of London. †b. Numerousness; multitudinousness. Obs.
1683Cave Ecclesiastici, Ambrose 361 The temperature of its Air, fertility of Soyl,..and populousness of its Inhabitants. 1759B. Martin Nat. Hist. Eng. I. Guernsey 127 From the Populaceness of the Inhabitants several Families reside in a House. c. Prolific quality, productiveness. rare—1.
1881Jefferies Wood Magic I. viii. 218 The wood⁓pigeons..were continually being increased both by their own populousness and by the arrival of fresh bands. |