innocency

American  

[in-uh-suhn-see] / ˈɪn ə sən si /

noun

plural

innocencies

1. innocence.

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Etymology

Origin of innocency

1325–75; Middle English; variant of innocence; -ency

Example Sentences

So did a strange feeling of national "innocency."

From Time Magazine Archive

Dost thou hear, Hal? thou knowest in the state of innocency Adam fell; and what should poor Jack Falstaff do in the days of villainy?

From Time Magazine Archive

Still youth and innocency are the sole solvents of all doubts and infidelities; the faiths of women and children in friendship, ever fresh demonstrations of life's sufficiency and imperishableness.

From Tablets by Alcott, Amos Bronson

So much better is innocency and piety than subtle argument, and sincere devotion than curious dispute.

From Tablets by Alcott, Amos Bronson

Lionel Wafer also, who lived many months among the Indians of the Isthmus, speaks highly of the modesty, kindness of disposition, and innocency, of the Darien women. 9th.

From History of the Buccaneers of America by Burney, James