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pleasance

American  
[plez-uhns] / ˈplɛz əns /

noun

  1. a place laid out as a pleasure garden or promenade.

  2. Archaic. pleasure.

pleasance British  
/ ˈplɛzəns /

noun

  1. a secluded part of a garden laid out with trees, walks, etc

  2. archaic enjoyment or pleasure

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Etymology

Origin of pleasance

1300–50; Middle English plesaunce < Middle French plaisance. See pleasant, -ance

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