pernancy

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A taking or reception, as the receiving of rents or tithes in kind, the receiving of profits.

Pronunciation

/ˈpɜːnənsi/ /ˈpɜɹnənsi/

Word forms

pernancy pernancies

Etymology

From Anglo-Norman pernance, from Old French prenance, from prendre, prenre, penre (“to take”), from Latin prendere, prehendere.

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