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ˈcurrentness Now rare or Obs.
[f. as prec. + -ness.]
The quality of being current.
†1. Fluency, easy flow (of language, etc.). Obs.
1586W. Webbe Eng. Poetrie (Arb.) 51 The English tongue lacketh neyther variety nor currantnesse of phrase. 1656J. Sergeant tr. T. White's Peripat. Inst. Transl. Addr., Her Interpreter..should speak all languages; at least to that fair degree of currentnesse, as [etc.].
2. The fact of being current or in circulation; currency; the genuine quality that entitles coin, etc. to pass current (obs.).
1583T. Stocker Hist. Civ. Warres Lowe C. ii. 42 a, The currauntnesse of the Coyne. 1611Cotgr., Mise..the currantnesse, or goodnesse of coyne. 1658Bp. Reynolds Lord's Supper xvi, As prayer is animated by the Death of Christ (which alone is that character that addes currantness to them). |