riotousness

Variant of riotous

riotous definition

ri·ot·ous (rī′ət əs)

adjective

    1. having the nature of a riot
    2. engaging in rioting or inciting to riot
  2. without restraint; disorderly; boisterous
  3. dissolute; profligate riotous living
  4. luxuriant or profuse

Etymology: ME < OFr rioteus

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