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Wantonness

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Noun
  1. 1
    The state or characteristic of being wanton; recklessness, especially as represented in lascivious or other excessive behavior. uncountable, usually

    "The ſpirit of vvantonness is, ſure, ſcared out of him: if the devil have him not in fee-ſimple, vvith fine and recovery, he vvill never, I think, in the vvay of vvaſte, attempt us again."

  2. 2
    the quality of being lewd and lascivious wordnet
  3. 3
    A particular wanton act. countable, dated, usually

    "These were simply the wantonnesses of a dishonest man."

  4. 4
    the trait of lacking restraint or control; reckless freedom from inhibition or worry wordnet

Etymology

From Middle English wantonnesse, wantonesse, wantounesse, wantownesse, equivalent to wanton + -ness.

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