3. Irreligious; as, a heathenish way of living.

Hea"then*ish*ly, adv. In a heathenish manner.

Hea"then*ish*ness, n. The state or quality of being heathenish. "The .

. . heathenishness and profaneness of most playbooks." Prynne.

Hea"then*ism (-z'm), n. 1. The religious system or rites of a heathen

nation; idolatry; paganism.

2. The manners or morals usually prevalent in a heathen country;

ignorance; rudeness; barbarism.

Hea"then*ize (-z), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Heathenized (-zd); p. pr. & vb.

n. Heathenizing (- `zng).] To render heathen or heathenish. Firmin.

Hea"then*ness, n. [Cf. Heathenesse.] State of being heathen or like the

heathen.

Hea"then*ry (-r), n. 1. The state, quality, or character of the

heathen.

Your heathenry and your laziness.

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