engeance

French

Etymology

From Old French engier (“grow”) + -ance. First attested in the mid 15th century.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ɑ̃.ʒɑ̃s/
  • Rhymes: -ɑ̃s

Noun

engeance f (plural engeances)

  1. (dated) breed (of animals, especially those that fly)
  2. descendance, children, offspring
  3. sort, type (of people)
  4. mob, brood

Further reading

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