potence

[ poht-ns ]

noun

1. potency.

Word History and Origins

Origin of potence¹

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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