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Webster 1913 Edition


Profaneness

Pro-fane′ness

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Noun.
The quality or state of being profane; especially, the use of profane language.

Webster 1828 Edition


Profaneness

PROFA'NENESS

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Noun.
Irreverence of sacred things; particularly, the use of language which implies irreverence towards God; the taking of God's name in vain.
Profaneness in men is vulgar and odious; in females, is shocking and detestable.

Definition 2024


profaneness

profaneness

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Noun

profaneness (usually uncountable, plural profanenesses)

  1. The quality of being profane; profanity.

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