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steeliness|ˈstiːlɪnɪs|
[f. steely a. + -ness.]
The quality or condition of being steely.
1571Golding Calvin on Ps. viii. 3. 23 Theis oneeyed Gyants..endeuer with their steelynesse [L. sua duritie] to breake open euen heauen it self. 1675J. Smith Chr. Relig. Appeal i. 70 Their Nurture and Education in the soft and warm bosom of that pacifick Age, had so far temper'd the natural Steeliness of their Mettal, as it turn'd Edge. 1856Leisure Hour V. 812/1 Demonstrating the goodness or steeliness of our knife-blades. 1909Rider Haggard Yellow God 49 There was something in her voice..of steeliness and defiance. |