[f. as prec. + -NESS.] Asinine quality, stupidity.

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1611.  Florio, Asinita, Assishnesse, blockishnesse.

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1622.  Mabbe, trans. Aleman’s Guzman d’Alf., 113. See in what ample manner their Assishnesse extendeth itselfe.

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