† ˈhastenessObs. [Cf. hastely.] By-form of hastiness. 1413Pilgr. Sowle (Caxton 1483) iv. ii. 59 Withouten fowle rebukynge or hastenesse of vengeaunce.c1450R. Gloucester's Chron. (1724) 482/1 note (MS.Coll. Arms) His eyen..as sperkelyng fuyre, as lightnyng with hastenesse.