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aˈpertness arch.
[f. apert a. + -ness.]
1. The quality of being apert; openness; frankness.
1618M. Baret Horsemanship i. 52 It will be very decerneable to the spectators; which apertnesse is nothing commendable in a Horseman. 1655Let. in Hartlib Ref. Commw. Bees 33, I..did conceive my apertnesse a candid Testimony of my intentions. a1817D'Israeli Cur. Lit. 482 This has arisen from a want of what Ashmole calls ‘apertness.’
†2. Plainness of speech; freedom of utterance.
1604Wright Passions of Mind v. §4. 192 The reasons..require great perspicuitie and apertnesse in deliuerie. 1669Holder Elem. Speech (J.) The freedom or apertness and vigour of pronouncing. |