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selfˈwilledness
[f. prec. + -ness.]
The quality or condition of being self-willed.
1509Barclay Shyp of Folys (1570) 18 Hector also by his selfwillednes, Was slayne with payne for all his doubtynes. 1530Palsgr. 269/1 Selfewyldenesse, obstination. 1646P. Bulkeley Gospel Covt. i. 111 To suppresse our inordinate passions..self-willednesse, emulation. 1677Hubbard Narrative (1865) II. 36 Like sullen Dogs, that would rather in their Self-willedness and Madness sit still to be shot through or cut in Pieces, than receive their Lives for the asking. 1826E. Irving Babylon iii. I. 176 In order that I may not be accused of any self-willedness of interpretation. 1863Speke Discov. Nile 389 The capricious restlessness and self-willedness of this despotic king. 1888Jrnl. Educ. Apr. 184 Suppose he..could sympathise with our self-willedness. |