illiterateness

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I always enjoy these pieces, they are so conscientiously illiterate; what I can't bear is unconscientious illiterateness.

From Spring Days by Moore, George (George Augustus)

But the extreme illiterateness and indocility of this maid are surprising, considering that she wants not inquisitiveness, appears willing to learn, and, in other respects, has quick parts.

From Clarissa Harlowe; or the history of a young lady — Volume 4 by Richardson, Samuel

It was addressed to her son, and was a curious specimen of illiterateness.

From Ormond, Volume I (of 3) or, The Secret Witness by Brown, Charles Brockden