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Webster 1913 Edition
Ripeness
Ripe′ness
,Noun.
[AS.
rīpness
.] The state or quality of being ripe; maturity;; completeness; perfection;
as, the
ripeness
of grain; ripeness
of manhood; ripeness
of judgment.Time, which made them their fame outlive,
To Cowley scarce did
To Cowley scarce did
ripeness
give. Denham.
Webster 1828 Edition
Ripeness
RI'PENESS
, n.1.
The state of being ripe or brought to that state of perfection which fits for use; maturity; as the ripeness of grain.2.
Full growth.Time which made them their fame outlive, to Cowley scarce did ripeness give.
3.
Perfection; completeness; as the ripeness of virtue, wisdom or judgment.4.
Fitness; qualification.5.
Complete maturation or suppuration, as of an ulcer or abscess.6.
A state of preparation; as the ripeness of a project for execution.