RAW'NESS, noun 1. The state of being raw; uncooked; unaltered by heat; as the rawness of flesh. 2. Unskillfulness; state of being inexperienced; as the rawness of seamen or troops. 3. Hasty manner. [Not legitimate.] 4. Chilliness with dampness.
Source: Webster's 1828 American Dictionary ↗ · public-domain · returned verbatim, no AI