burliness

English

Etymology

burly +‎ -ness. According to the Poly-Olbion project, coined by Michael Drayton in 1612.

Noun

burliness (uncountable)

  1. The characteristic of being burly.
    • 1612, Michael Drayton, Poly-Olbion song 8 p. 119:
      Nor let the spacious Mound of that great Mercian King
      (Into a lesser roomth thy burlinesse to bring)
      Include thee

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