Noah Webster
Steddiness
STEADINESS, STEDDINESS noun
1. Firmness of standing or position; a state of being not tottering or easily moved or shaken. A man stands with steddiness; he walks with STEDDINESS
2. Firmness of mind or purpose; constancy; resolution. We say, a man has STEDDINESS of mind, STEDDINESS in opinion, STEDDINESS in the pursuit of objects.
3. Consistent uniform conduct.
Steddiness is a point of prudence as well as of courage.