† ˈinnocentnessObs.rare. [f. as prec. + -ness.] The quality of being innocent; innocency. 1482Monk of Evesham (Arb.) 72 The pure and clere symplycyte and innocentnes of the very chirc[h]e of god.1727Baily vol. II, Innocentness, Guiltlessness, Harmlessness.