Obs. 1–3. Also 1 ánræd-, 3 onred-. [f. as prec. + -NESS.] Singleness of aim, unanimity; constancy, steadfastness.
c. 885. K. Ælfred, Oros., V. iii. § 3. Hí heora ánrædnesse ʓeheoldan him betwenan.
c. 1175. Lamb. Hom., 107. Instantia boni operis, þet is anrednesse godes werkes.
c. 1230. Ancr. R., 250. Hu god is onrednesse of luue, and onnesse of heorte.
