dissemblance

¹

[ dih-sem-bluhns ]

noun

1. dissimilarity; unlikeness.

dissemblance

²

[ dih-sem-bluhns ]

noun

1. dissembling; dissimulation.

Word History and Origins

Origin of dissemblance¹

First recorded in 1425–75; late Middle English word from Middle French word dessemblance. See dis- ¹, semblance

Origin of dissemblance²

First recorded in 1550–60; dissemble + -ance

Example Sentences

She believed dissemblance necessary, and so she had no hesitation in dissembling.

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His forehead not very high, in which was a notable dissemblance from his brother.

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As this latter animal is quite one-third head, he has no very great dissemblance to the alligator in this particular.

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The dear little old lady patted my hand as if to spare me further dissemblance.

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