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plainness

Meaning of “plainness”

Openness, frankness, or clarity, especially in speech.

Definition sources

KJV context and cross-referencesWebster 1828
1 occurrence1 verse1 bookKJV PCE

First occurrence: 2 Corinthians 3:12

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2 Corinthians 3:12
Seeing then that we have such hope, we use great plainness of speech:
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The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · 2 Corinthians 3:12 · retained source text

Seeing then that wee haue such hope, we vse great plainnesse of speech.

1611 marginal noteOr, boldnes.

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Historical English dictionary sources

Historical definitions

Openness; sincerity; frankness; candor.

Webster 1828 facsimile, volume 2, leaf 304