potence
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of potence
1375–1425; late Middle English < Old French < Latin potentia potency
Example Sentences
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Wolfe saw his aim, and sent Brigadier Townshend to counteract him with a regiment which was formed en potence, and supported by two battalions, presenting on the left a double front.
From Life of George Washington — Volume 01 by Irving, Washington
They rob them, accordingly, of the greatest transfiguring potence and happiness of life.
From Feminism and Sex-Extinction by Kenealy, Arabella
Idea in Deity was the Universe in potence; the sequence was involved, 767-u.
From Morals and Dogma of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry by Pike, Albert
Numerations proceed from potence into act with the first Adam, 795-u.
From Morals and Dogma of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry by Pike, Albert
The vital significance of this new potence in blood to transform itself to milk for sustenance of offspring is emphasised by the fact that the Mammalia are warm-blooded creatures.
From Feminism and Sex-Extinction by Kenealy, Arabella
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