furtherance

[fur-ther-uhns] Origin

fur·ther·ance

[fur-ther-uhns]
noun
the act of furthering; promotion; advancement.

Origin:
1400–50; late Middle English fortheraunce. See further, -ance
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Furtherance is always a great word to know.
So is slumgullion. Does it mean:
an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance.
a stew of meat, vegetables, potatoes, etc.
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furtherance (ˈfɜːðərəns)
 
n
1.  the act of furthering; advancement
2.  something that furthers or advances

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furtherance
mid-15c., from further + -ance.
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