Also 6–7 abhominablenesse. [f. ABOMINABLE + -NESS.] The quality or state of being very offensive; loathsomeness, odiousness.
1530. Palsgr., Abhomynablenesse, abhominableté.
1541. R. Barnes, Wks. (1573), 329. Yet men had rather here this abhominablenes, then for to release a litle of theyr own will.
1649. Cromwell, Lett., 72 (Carl.). The propositions enclosed;—which for their abominableness, manifesting also the impudency of the men, I thought fit to present to your view.
1692. Bentley, Boyle Lect., i. 3. We must forbear to urge atheists with the … Abominableness of their Principles.
1819. Southey, Lett. (1856), III. 148. My abecedarian interpretation of your abominableness.
