|
|
Definition of Meetness
1. n. Fitness; suitableness; propriety.
Definition of Meetness
1. Noun. fitness; suitability; propriety ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Meetness
1. suitability [n -ES] - See also: suitability
Lexicographical Neighbors of Meetness
Literary usage of Meetness
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Universal Biography: Containing a Copious Account, Critical and Historical ...by John Lemprière by John Lemprière (1810)
"... and of a very lively dispo- liu'on, anil unusual gayety of spirits. Purer,
limn.—meetness for Heaven—Life of ..."
2. A Cyclopedia of Missions: Containing a Comprehensive View of Missionary by Harvey Newcomb (1855)
"One on being asked wherein meetness for heaven consisted, replied, " It is his
grace alone on which I build. He forgives my sins, for the sake of his ..."
3. Serious Reflections on Time and Eternity by John Shower, Matthew Hale, Thomas Chalmers (1828)
"The eternal blessedness of heaven considered, as the perfection of holiness, to
quicken our desires and endeavours after greater meetness to possess it. ..."
4. Eastern Proverbs and Emblems Illustrating Old Truths by James Long (1881)
"The "Wedding Garment, or meetness for Heaven. MAT. 18. 3. Urdu.—The deaf man is
fit for heaven—ie, he hears no evil. Russian.—The cat wishes for fish, ..."
5. Sermons, Doctrinal and Practical: First Series by William Archer Butler, Thomas Woodward (1856)
"meetness FOB THE INHERITANCE OF THE SAINTS IN LIGHT. (Epistle, 21th Sunday after
Trinity.) Giving thanks unto the Father, which hath made us meet to be ..."
Other Resources:
