Word a Day
puissance
What does puissance mean?
puissance (noun): power, might or potency.
Definition: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where does puissance come from?
From Middle English puissaunce, from Anglo-Norman puissance, pusaunce, and other forms, from Old French puissant (“powerful”).
Etymology: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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power, might or potency
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