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Webster 1913 Edition


Stayedness

Stayed′ness

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Noun.
1.
Staidness.
[Archaic]
W. Whately.
2.
Solidity; weight.
[R.]
Camden.

Webster 1828 Edition


Stayedness

STAYEDNESS

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Noun.
1.
Moderation; gravity; sobriety; prudence. [See Staidness.]
2.
Solidity; weight. [Little used.]

Definition 2024


stayedness

stayedness

English

Noun

stayedness (uncountable)

  1. (archaic) staidness
    (Can we find and add a quotation of W. Whately to this entry?)
  2. (archaic) solidity; weight
    • Camden
      When substantialness combineth with delightfulness, and currentness with stayedness, how can the language sound other than most full of sweetness?