The state or quality of being upright, proper, and honest in manner and conduct; moral rectitude.
Compound of 'bolt upright' (very straight and proper) combined with the '-ness' suffix (forming abstract nouns). This reflects Victorian-era values emphasizing propriety and moral character.
The word 'boltuprightness' perfectly captures Victorian sensibilities—it combines the physical image of something perfectly straight (bolt upright) with moral virtue, reflecting how 19th-century people literally linked good posture with good character.
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