The state or quality of being inclement; want of clemency; want of mildness of temper; unmercifulness; severity.
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The state of being cloudy.
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To cast or cover over; hence, to cloud; to darken.
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The state of being stormy; tempestuousness; biosteruousness; impetuousness.
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The quality or state of being turbulent; a disturbed state; tumult; disorder; agitation.
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The quality or state of being stern.
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Quality or state of being strict.
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The state of the air or atmosphere with respect to heat or cold, wetness or dryness, calm or storm, clearness or cloudiness, or any other meteorologi…
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Not clement; destitute of a mild and kind temper; void of tenderness; unmerciful; severe; harsh.
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Not clement; destitute of a mild and kind temper; void of tenderness; unmerciful; severe; harsh.
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Serious in feeeling or manner; sedate; grave; austere; not light, lively, or cheerful.
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Serious in feeeling or manner; sedate; grave; austere; not light, lively, or cheerful.
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The quality or state of being hard, literally or figuratively.
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The quality or state of being harsh.
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Rigidity; stiffness.
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The quality or state of being severe.
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The quality or state of being stiff; as, the stiffness of cloth or of paste; stiffness of manner; stiffness of character.
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