noysaunce

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Middle English[edit]

Alternative forms[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Borrowed from Anglo-Norman nusaunce and Old French nuisance.

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ˈnui̯sau̯ns(ə)/, /ˈniu̯sau̯ns(ə)/, /-ans(ə)/

Noun[edit]

noysaunce (Late Middle English)

  1. Injury, harm, damage.
  2. (law) A property-related offence.
  3. (law) Anything harmful or offensive to the community.

Descendants[edit]

  • English: nuisance

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