Săv'aġe-ry, n.

n. [Fr. sauvagerie. See supra.]

1. The state or condition of being savage; a wild, uncultivated condition; barbarism; savagism. “A like work of primeval savagery.” C. Kingsley.
2. An act of cruelty; barbarity.

The wildest savagery, the vilest stroke, That ever wall-eyed Wrath or daring Rage Presented to the tears of soft Remorse. Shak. 3. Wild growth, as of plants. [Obs.] Shak.