rance

/ rɑːns /

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of rance¹

C19: apparently from French ranche rod, pole

Example Sentences

There's no wan that's as much iv a timp'rance man as a man that's been in my business f'r a year.

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As there was no moon, and it was almost impossible to see a step before them, Rance called a halt.

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When Frank and Joe appeared, Rance turned angrily on the chief, and ordered him and his men to quit the camp instantly.

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Rance therefore made the best preparations possible in the circumstances to repel an attack.

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“Now, one half of us may sleep,” said Rance, when the party was again collected round the fire.

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