turgidness

[Eng. turgid; -ne .] 1. The quality or state of being turgid, swollen, or distended beyond the natural state by some internal force or agent; distension. 2. Hollow magnificence; pompousne , bombast, turgidity. "The turgidne of a young scribbler might please his magnificent spirit always upon the stilts." -War burton: To Hurd, let. 96. *tür-gid-ous, a. [ Lat.turgid us turgid (q. v.).] Turgid, swollen.