Constance
[kon-stuh ns]
- Lake. German Boden·see. a lake in W Europe, bounded by Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. 46 miles (74 km) long; 207 sq. mi. (536 sq. km).
- German Konstanz. a city in S Germany, on this lake: important church council 1414–18.
- a female given name.
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Contemporary Examples
Miller also filed a suit against his father, Donald Kessler, and another against his mother, Constance Kessler.
Presently Louis rose with a nod to us and offered his arm to Constance, and they strolled away along the river wall.
Read ‘The King in Yellow,’ the ‘True Detective’ Reference That’s the Key to the ShowRobert W. Chambers
February 20, 2014
At that moment Constance appeared and grew pale and rosy by turns as Louis bent over her small gloved fingers.
Read ‘The King in Yellow,’ the ‘True Detective’ Reference That’s the Key to the ShowRobert W. Chambers
February 20, 2014
Constance asked me if I had seen the ceremonies at the Lethal Chamber.
Read ‘The King in Yellow,’ the ‘True Detective’ Reference That’s the Key to the ShowRobert W. Chambers
February 20, 2014
You will never marry Constance now, and if you marry any one else in your exile, I will visit you as I did my doctor last night.
Read ‘The King in Yellow,’ the ‘True Detective’ Reference That’s the Key to the ShowRobert W. Chambers
February 20, 2014
Historical Examples
Constance alone saw that something unusual was the matter with him.
The ChanningsMrs. Henry Wood
Constance's own fears at this absence grew to a terrific height.
The ChanningsMrs. Henry Wood
Constance followed him from the room, volunteering to procure the warm water.
The ChanningsMrs. Henry Wood
He went with Constance into the study, where Arthur had remained.
The ChanningsMrs. Henry Wood
Constance asked of Arthur later, when they were dispersing to their several occupations.
The ChanningsMrs. Henry Wood
Constance
- a city in S Germany, in Baden-Württemberg on Lake Constance: tourist centre. Pop: 80 716 (2003 est)German name: Konstanz
- Lake Constance a lake in W Europe, bounded by S Germany, W Austria, and N Switzerland, through which the Rhine flows. Area: 536 sq km. (207 sq miles)German name: Bodensee
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Word Origin and History for constance
n.
mid-14c., "steadfastness," from Old French constance "steadfastness, permanence" (14c.), from Latin constantia (source of Italian costanza, Spanish constancia), noun of action from constantem (see constant (adj.)). Obsolete since 17c. except as a given name for a girl, which enjoyed a mild popularity in U.S. c.1945-1955.
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