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Webster's 1828 Dictionary

PROFANENESS

n.Irreverence of sacred things; particularly, the use of language which implies irreverence towards God; the taking of God's name in vain. Profaneness in men is vulgar and odious; in females, is shocking and detestable.

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary

PROFANENESS

PROFANENESS Pro *fane "ness, n.

 

Defn: The quality or state of being profane; especially, the use of profane language.