mense
[ mens ]
/ mɛns /
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noun
propriety; discretion.
verb (used with object), mensed, mens·ing.
to adorn; bring honor to; grace.
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Origin of mense
OTHER WORDS FROM mense
menseful, adjectivemenseless, adjectiveWords nearby mense
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