dissemblance¹

[dih-sem-bluh ns]

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noun

dissimilarity; unlikeness.

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Origin of dissemblance¹

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

dissemblance²

[dih-sem-bluh ns]

noun

dissembling; dissimulation.

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Origin of dissemblance²

First recorded in 1550–60; dissemble + -ance

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