01 n. The state of being savage; savageness; savagism.
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The state of being savage; savageness; savagism.“A like work of primeval savagery.” — C. Kingsley.
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An act of cruelty; barbarity.“The wildest savagery, the vilest stroke, That ever wall-eyed wrath or staring rage Presented to the tears of soft remorse.” — Shak.
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Wild growth, as of plants.