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re⋅mem⋅brance

  [ri-mem-bruhns]
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–noun
1. a retained mental impression; memory.
2. the act or fact of remembering.
3. the power or faculty of remembering.
4. the length of time over which recollection or memory extends.
5. the state of being remembered; commemoration: to hold someone's name in remembrance.
6. something that serves to bring to mind or keep in mind some place, person, event, etc.; memento.
7. a gift given as a token of love or friendship: I sent her a small remembrance on Mother's Day.
8. remembrances, greetings; respects.
Origin:
1300–50; ME < OF; see remember, -ance

Synonyms:
1. recollection, reminiscence. 3. memory. 6. keepsake, trophy, souvenir, token, memorial.
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re·mem·brance   (rĭ-měm'brəns)   
n.  

    1. The act or process of remembering.

    2. The state of being remembered: holds him in fond rememberance.

  2. Something serving to celebrate or honor the memory of a person or event; a memorial.

  3. The length of time over which one's memory extends.

  4. Something remembered; a reminiscence.

  5. A souvenir.

  6. A greeting or token expressive of affection.


[Middle English, from Old French, from remembrer, to remember; see remember.]
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
Copyright © 2009 by Houghton Mifflin Company.
Published by Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved.
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