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Webster 1913 Edition
Faintness
Faint′ness
,Noun.
1.
The state of being faint; loss of strength, or of consciousness, and self-control.
2.
Want of vigor or energy.
Spenser.
3.
Feebleness, as of color or light; lack of distinctness;
as,
. faintness
of description4.
Faint-heartedness; timorousness; dejection.
I will send a
faintness
into their hearts. Lev. xxvi. 36.
Webster 1828 Edition
Faintness
FA'INTNESS
, n.1.
The state of being faint; loss of strength, color and respiration.2.
Feebleness; languor; want of strength.3.
Inactivity; want of vigor.4.
Feebleness, as of color or light.5.
Feebleness of representation; as faintness of description.6.
Feebleness of mind; timorousness; dejection; irresolution.I will send a faintness into their hearts. Lev. 26.