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downiness|ˈdaʊnɪnɪs|
[f. downy + -ness.]
The condition or quality of being downy; a downy growth or substance.
1670W. Simpson Hydrol. Ess. 14 Vapours arise out of the iron which turn into a downiness. 1695H. Sampson in Phil. Trans. XIX. 80 A Downyness upon her chin, unusual with those of her Sex. 1708Brit. Apollo No. 88 2/1 A Hoary kind of Downyness. 1855Browning Men & Women, Respectability, Your lip's contour and downiness. |