inclemency

n.; pl. Inclemencies [ L. inclementia: cf. F. inclémence. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

1. The state or quality of being inclement; lack of clemency; lack of mildness of temper; unmercifulness; severity. [ 1913 Webster ]

The inclemency of the late pope. Bp. Hall. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. Physical severity or harshness (commonly in respect to the elements or weather); roughness; storminess; rigor; severe cold, wind, rain, or snow. [ 1913 Webster ]

The inclemencies of morning air. Pope. [ 1913 Webster ]

The rude inclemency of wintry skies. Cowper.

Syn. -- Harshness; severity; cruelty; rigor; roughness; storminess; boisterousness. [ 1913 Webster ]