signifiaunce

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English

Noun

signifiaunce

  1. Alternative form of signifiance

Middle English

Alternative forms

Etymology

Borrowed from Old French signifiance, a learned alteration of senefiance, a semi-learned borrowing of Latin significantia; equivalent to signifien +‎ -aunce. Doublet of significaunce.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /si(n)ɡˌnifiˈa(u̯)ns(ə)/, /si(n)ɡˈnifia(u̯)ns(ə)/, /ˈsi(n)ɡniˌfiːa(u̯)ns(ə)/, /sinji-/

Noun

signifiaunce (uncountable)

  1. An omen; a portentous event or symbol.
    Synonym: significaunce
  2. The meaning or significance of an omen or event.
    Synonym: significaunce
  3. (rare) The definition or meaning of a word.
    Synonym: significaunce
  4. (rare) A sign or emblem; a distinguishing symbol.
  5. (rare) An indication; a distinguishing behaviour.

Descendants

  • English: signifiance (obsolete)
  • Middle Scots: signifiance

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