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potence

[ poht-ns ]

noun



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Word History and Origins

Origin of potence1

1375–1425; late Middle English < Old French < Latin potentia potency

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Example Sentences

In truth, the concentration of his thought on the fragment of stone had been enough of itself to give a talisman occult potence.

Genius has never fruited to full bloom and potence, because the mothers have so seldom realised the greatness of their task.

They rob them, accordingly, of the greatest transfiguring potence and happiness of life.

A rapid occupation Must start the needful perspiration, And through thy frame the liquor's potence fling.

Their left was arranged en potence, their right was drawn up in echelon.

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