crassness
(ˈkræsnɪs)
[f. as prec. + -ness.]
The quality of being crass; (physical) density (obs.); coarseness, grossness; gross dullness or stupidity.
| 1545 T. Raynalde Byrth Mankynde Hhh iv, The crassenesse or thickenes of the inner coote. 1661 Origen's Opin. in Phenix (1721) I. 69 As well..a Terrestrial Crassness, as..a Spiritual Tenuity. 1664 H. More Myst. Iniq. xvi. 56 The crasseness..of these Superstitions. 1883 Standard 24 July 5/3 A crassness of vulgarity and presumption. |