Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for HAST'I-NESS
HAST'I-LYHAST'ING, or HAST'EN-ING
HAST'I-NESS, n.
- Haste; speed; quickness or celerity in motion or action, as of animals.
- Rashness; heedless eagerness; precipitation. Our hastiness to engage in the war caused deep regret.
- Irritability; susceptibility of anger, warmth or temper.
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