barbarousness

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Few constructions, though, can match “bleisure” for barbarousness.

From Economist • Jun. 13, 2017

As MERCURY, by his eloquence, reclaimed men from their barbarousness and cruelty: so ORPHEUS, by his music, subdued fierce beasts and wild birds.

From An English Garner Critical Essays & Literary Fragments by Arber, Thomas Seccombe, Professor

The tales spread abroad of his "barbarousness and inhumanity" caused him real annoyance, and he endeavoured to refute them in a published "Declaration."

From Rupert Prince Palatine by Scott, Eva

An uncivilized state or condition; rudeness of manners; ignorance of arts, learning, and literature; barbarousness.

From Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (2nd 100 Pages) by Webster, Noah

In a famous speech made soon afterwards, he charged the king's nephew, Prince Rupert, with gross "inhumanity and barbarousness" during the course of the battle.

From Van Dyck A Collection Of Fifteen Pictures And A Portrait Of The Painter With Introduction And Interpretation by Hurll, Estelle M. (Estelle May)