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Rance

Rance

(răns)
,
Noun.
[Etymol. uncertain.]
1.
A prop or shore.
[Scot.]
2.
A round between the legs of a chair; also called a
spreader
.

Definition 2024


rance

rance

English

Noun

rance (plural rances)

  1. A type of coloured marble from Belgium. Rance is red and often has white or blue graining.
  2. (Scotland) A prop or shore.
  3. A round or spreader between the legs of a chair.

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French

Etymology

From Latin rancidus.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ʁɑ̃s/

Adjective

rance m, f (plural rances)

  1. rancid

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