Definition for LOW'LI-NESS

LOW'LI-NESS, n. [from lowly.]

  1. Freedom from pride; humility; humbleness of mind. – Milton. Walk … with all lowliness and meekness. – Eph. iv. Phil. ii.
  2. Meanness; want of dignity; abject state. [In this sense little used.] – Spenser. Dryden.

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