'Crankness' definitions:

Definition of 'Crankness'

From: GCIDE
  • Crankness \Crank"ness\ (kr?nk"n?s), n.
  • 1. (Naut.) Liability to be overset; -- said of a ship or other vessel. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. Sprightliness; vigor; health. [1913 Webster]