simpleness (n.) Old form(s): simplenesse
unpretentiousness, unaffected behaviour, unassuming simplicity
AW I.i.43[Countess to Lafew, of Helena's virtues] In her they are the better for their simpleness
MND V.i.83[Theseus to Philostrate, of the rustics' play] For never anything can be amiss / When simpleness and duty tender it
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