restfulnessn.

c1450 ( J. Walton tr. Boethius De Consol. Philos. (Linc. Cathedral 103) 185 (MED) Here is þe port of pees and restfulnesse [v.rr. ryghtfulnesse, rightwisnesse] To þeym þat stonde in stormes and disese.

?a1475 (a1396) W. Hilton Scale of Perfection (Harl. 6579) i. lxxvii. f. 54 In a pees of a glad conscience wiþ a sad ristfulnesse.

1489–90 Rolls of Parl.: Henry VII (Electronic ed.) Parl. Jan. 1489 §31. m. 10 For the more quiete and restfulness of the kynges subgiettes.

1503 in Lett. Richard III & Henry VII (1861) I. 212 The restfulnes and profite of your grace in evityng of the daunger.

?1567 M. Parker Whole Psalter cvii. 309 Who..found no way: to dwelling towne: to stay in restfulnes.

1643 W. Prynne Soveraigne Power Parl. i. 85 He not only safe guardeth himselfe, but also holdeth the people in a surety of restfulnesse.

1841 Musical World 30 Sept. 209 The recent bustle of the Elections..either inclined our country friends to a stay-at-home restfulness, or..left them in no disposition for amicable congregation and enjoyment.

1865 Pall Mall Gaz. 16 Sept. 11/1 Restfulness is the keynote of its calming music.

1870 W. Morris Earthly Paradise: Pt. III 255 Yet still no less did love with him abide, Tempered with quiet days and restfulness.

1924 F. H. Pritchard Training in Literary Appreciation ii. 19 The contrast between the toilsome labor at the oar and the languorous restfulness of the island In which it seemed always afternoon.

1997 Vancouver Sun (Nexis) 8 Feb. f7 They might prefer the restfulness of soft watercolors and lullaby-blue shades.