orientness

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English

Etymology

From orient +‎ -ness.

Noun

orientness (uncountable)

  1. (obsolete) brightness; splendour.
    Synonym: oriency
    • a. 1662 (date written), Thomas Fuller, The History of the Worthies of England, London: J G W L and W G, published 1662, →OCLC:
      But , waving these advantages , such of that mystery which trade with country - people herein , gain much by buying their pearls , though far short of the Indian in Orientness

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