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Webster 1913 Edition


Properness

Prop′er-ness

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Noun.
1.
The quality of being proper.
2.
Tallness; comeliness.
[Obs.]
Udall.

Webster 1828 Edition


Properness

PROP'ERNESS

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Noun.
The quality of being proper. [Little used.]
1.
Tallness. [Not in use.]
2.
Perfect form; handsomeness.