Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun Fear; dread; suspicion.
from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.
- noun obsolete State of being in doubt; uncertainty; doubt.
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- noun obsolete
doubt ;uncertainty
Etymologies
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Old French doutance. Compare dubitancy.
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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.
The Golden Legend, vol. 2 1230-1298 1900
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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.
The Golden Legend, vol. 3 1230-1298 1900
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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. "
The High History of the Holy Graal Anonymous 1869
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