† menstruousnessn.
Obsolete.
Menstruating condition.
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menstruousness1598
menstruosity1634
molimen1865
1598 A. M. tr. J. Guillemeau Frenche Chirurg. f. 30/1 Ther monthlye sicknes, or menstruousnes [printed mestruousnes].
1642 J. Eaton Honey-combe Free Justific. 374 The filthy menstruousnesse of our sanctification.
1682 tr. T. Erastus Treat. Excommun. 10 Women in their menstruousness, or men having a Gonorrhea.
1727 in N. Bailey Universal Etymol. Eng. Dict. II Menstruousness.]
This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, September 2001; most recently modified version published online December 2021).
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