rance

/ (rɑːns) /

noun

a type of red marble, often with white or blue graining, that comes from Belgium

Nearby words

ramón, ramón y cajal, ramón y cajal, santiago, ran, rancagua, rance, ranch, ranch dressing, ranch house, ranch mink, rancher

Word Origin for rance

C19: apparently from French ranche rod, pole

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Examples from the Web for rance

"But the trail ends here," pointed out Rance, at the same time looking hard at the Girl.
The Girl of the Golden West|David Belasco
The leverage was very great, but Rance brought the boat about and headed her for the town nearly three miles away.
Short Stories of Various Types|Various
Rance chuckled mirthlessly; it seemed to suit his sardonic humour to taunt his helpless rival.
The Girl of the Golden West|David Belasco
As there was no moon, and it was almost impossible to see a step before them, Rance called a halt.
Digging for Gold|R.M. Ballantyne

When quiet was restored Rance motioned to the prisoner to proceed.
The Girl of the Golden West|David Belasco