rockiness

rockiness
rockiness1
/rok"ee nis/, n.
the state or condition of being rocky.
[1605-15; ROCKY1 + -NESS]
rockiness2
/rok"ee nis/, n.
the state or condition of a person who is shaky or unsteady, as from drinking, fatigue, or illness.
[ROCKY2 + -NESS]

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