n. [ Dire- + -ness. ] Terribleness; horror; woefulness. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]
n.
This same entireness or completeness. Trench. [ 1913 Webster ]
Entireness in preaching the gospel. Udall. [ 1913 Webster ]
True Christian love may be separated from acquaintance, and acquaintance from entireness. Bp. Hall. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. See Siren, 6. [ 1913 Webster ]