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Webster 1913 Edition

Greatness

Great′ness

,
Noun.
[AS.
greátnes
.]
1.
The state, condition, or quality of being great;
as,
greatness
of size,
greatness
of mind, power, etc.
2.
Pride; haughtiness.
[Obs.]
It is not of pride or
greatness
that he cometh not aboard your ships.
Bacon.

Webster 1828 Edition

Greatness

GREATNESS

,
Noun.
Largeness of bulk, dimensions, number or quantity; as the greatness of a mountain, of an edifice, of a multitude, or of a sum of money. With reference to solid bodies, however, we more generally use bulk, size, extent or magnitude than greatness; as the bulk or size of the body; the extent of the ocean; the magnitude of the sun or of the earth.
1.
Large amount; extent; as the greatness of a reward.
2.
High degree; as the greatness of virtue or vice.
3.
High rank or place; elevation; dignity; distinction; eminence; power; command.
4.
Swelling pride; affected state.
It is not of pride or greatness that he cometh not aboard your ships.
5.
Magnanimity; elevation of sentiment; nobleness; as greatness of mind.
Virtue is the only solid basis of greatness.
6.
Strength or extent of intellectual faculties; as the greatness of genius.
7.
Large extent or variety; as the greatness of a man's acquisitions.
8.
Grandeur; pomp; magnificence.
Greatness with Timon dwells in such a draught,
As brings all Brobdignag before your thought.
9.
Force; intensity; as the greatness of sound, of passion, heat, &c.

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