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† ˈgroundedness Obs. rare. [f. as prec. + -ness.] The quality or condition of being grounded or firmly established.
1601Dent Pathw. Heaven 234, I iudge these to be most sound and infallible euidences of a mans saluation: Assured faith in the promises..Groundednesse in the truth. a1647Boyle Autobiog. Wks. 1772 I. p. xxiii, Philaretus derived from this anxiety the advantage of groundedness in his religion. [1826Bentham in Westm. Rev. VI. 454 In proof of its well-groundedness I call two witnesses.] |