Rănk'ness, n.

n. [A-S. rancness, pride, fruitfulness, rankness. See RANK, a.] 1. The condition or quality of being rank; luxuriance; excess; great strength; extravagance; as, rankness of plants; rankness of pride. The crane's pride is in the rankness of her wing. L'Estrange. 2. Rancidness; rancidity; rank smell; as, the rankness of oil.