'Tyrannicalness' definitions:
Definition of 'Tyrannicalness'
From: GCIDE
- Tyrannic \Ty*ran"nic\ (?; 277), Tyrannical \Ty*ran"nic*al\, a. [L. tyrannicus, Gr. ?: cf. F. tyrannique. See Tyrant.] Of or pertaining to a tyrant; suiting a tyrant; unjustly severe in government; absolute; imperious; despotic; cruel; arbitrary; as, a tyrannical prince; a tyrannical master; tyrannical government. "A power tyrannical." --Shak. [1913 Webster]
- Our sects a more tyrannic power assume. --Roscommon. [1913 Webster]
- The oppressor ruled tyrannic where he durst. --Pope. [1913 Webster] -- {Ty*ran"nic*al*ly}, adv. -- {Ty*ran"nic*al*ness}, . [1913 Webster]