† slimishnessn.
Obsolete. rare.
Sliminess.
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the world > physical sensation > cleanness and dirtiness > dirtiness > dirt > dirtiness or soiling with specific kinds of dirt > [noun] > sliminess
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1574 T. Newton tr. G. Gratarolo Direct. Health Magistrates & Studentes L j Suche fishes..neuer are embroyned with anye filth or diertie slimishnes.
1598 A. M. tr. J. Guillemeau Frenche Chirurg. 32/1 Washinge the sayed horseleeches with your handes, from all ther viscositye and slimishnes.
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