Definition of "wakeness" [wakeness]

• The state or time of being awake. (noun)

The Century Dictionary (Public Domain)

• "Three hours later he was awakened by a clatter of voices and the clamour of barking dogs, passing from sleep to full wakeness like a healthy child."
• ""Nothing particular," answered Larry; "but a wakeness has come strong over me, gintlemin, and if you'd have no objection, I'd like to go into the air for a bit.""
• "But I confess to the goodnature: it's an Irish wakeness."