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res·​i·​ance | \ ˈrezēən(t)s \
variants: or less commonly resiancy \ -​nsē \
plural resiances also resiancies

Definition of resiance

archaic
: abode, residence

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History and Etymology for resiance

resiance from Middle French reseance, from reseoir to reside (from Latin residēre) + -ance; resiancy from resiant + -cy

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“Resiance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/resiance. Accessed 21 May. 2022.

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