Definitions
from Wiktionary, Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License
- n. doubt; uncertainty
from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
- n. State of being in doubt; uncertainty; doubt.
from The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
- n. Fear; dread; suspicion.
Etymologies
Old French doutance. Compare dubitancy. (Wiktionary)
Examples
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Aspasius, for the doubtance of the people, commanded to put a sword in her body, and so she was martyred.
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John, have in thee no doubtance, but be strong and vigorous, for from henceforth thou shalt no more be called John, but thou shalt be called right high enhanced.
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For this doubtance and fear of him she is minded to go to one of her own castles that is somewhat stronger. "
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