n. pl. Inclemencies .
[L. inclementia: cf. F. inclémence.]
1. The state or quality of being inclement; lack of clemency; lack of mildness of temper; unmercifulness; severity.
The inclemency of the late pope.Bp. Hall.
2. Physical severity or harshness (commonly in respect to the elements or weather); roughness; storminess; rigor; severe cold, wind, rain, or snow.
The inclemencies of morning air.Pope.
The rude inclemency of wintry skies.Cowper.
Syn. -- Harshness; severity; cruelty; rigor; roughness; storminess; boisterousness.
