[f. as prec. + -NESS.] The quality of being crass; (physical) density (obs.); coarseness, grossness; gross dullness or stupidity.
1545. Raynold, Byrth Mankynde, Hhh iv. The crassenesse or thickenes of the inner coote.
1661. Origen’s Opin., in Phenix (1721), I. 69. As well … a Terrestrial Crassness, as … a Spiritual Tenuity.
1664. H. More, Myst. Iniq., xvi. 56. The crasseness … of these Superstitions.
1883. Standard, 24 July, 5/3. A crassness of vulgarity and presumption of which Englishmen alone seem to be capable.
