Louisa Banks was like that, when, at the sight of a man in sore trouble, sympathy was born in her to soften the Rockiness of her original make-up.
"Susanna and Sue"
Kate Douglas Wiggin
While off the island, they lost several of their anchors by the Rockiness of the ground; and one day, blowing more violently than usual, they were forced to take to sea, leaving several people and most of the water-casks; but when the gale was over, they returned to take in their men and water.
"The Pirates Own Book"
Charles Ellms