HEATHENDOM
Hea"then*dom, n. Etym: [AS. hæedhendom.]
1. That part of the world where heathenism prevails; the heathen nations, considered collectively.
2. Heathenism. C. Kingsley.
HEATHENESSE
Hea"then*esse, n. Etym: [AS. hæedhennes, i. e., heathenness.]
Defn: Heathendom. [Obs.] Chaucer. Sir W. Scott.
HEATHENISH
Hea"then*ish, a. Etym: [AS. hæedhenisc.]
1. Of or pertaining to the heathen; resembling or characteristic of heathens. "Worse than heathenish crimes." Milton.
2. Rude; uncivilized; savage; cruel. South.
3. Irreligious; as, a heathenish way of living.
HEATHENISHLY
Hea"then*ish"ly, adv.