The state of being wicked; evil disposition; immorality.
So, if a Sonne that is by his Father ſent about Merchandize, doe ſinfully miſcarry vpon the Sea; the imputation of his vvickedneſſe, by your rule, ſhould be impoſed vpon his Father that ſent him: […]
Inherited from Middle English wikkednesse, wikkednes, equivalent to wicked + -ness.
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