Definition for LOOSE'NESS

LOOSE'NESS, n. [loos'ness.]

  1. The state of being loose or relaxed; a state opposite to that of being tight, fast, fixed or compact; as, the looseness of a cord; the looseness of a robe; the looseness of the skin; the looseness of earth, or of the texture of cloth.
  2. The state opposite to rigor or rigidness; laxity; levity; as, looseness of morals or of principles.
  3. Irregularity; habitual deviation from strict rules; as, looseness of life. – Hayward.
  4. Habitual lewdness; unchastity. – Spenser.
  5. Flux from the bowels; diarrhea. – Bacon.

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