"signifiaunce" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Head templates: {{head|en|noun}} signifiaunce
  1. Alternative form of signifiance Tags: alt-of, alternative Alternative form of: signifiance
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Noun [Middle English]

IPA: /si(n)ɡˌnifiˈa(u̯)ns(ə)/, /si(n)ɡˈnifia(u̯)ns(ə)/, /ˈsi(n)ɡniˌfiːa(u̯)ns(ə)/, /sinji-/ Forms: signefiance [alternative], signifiance [alternative], signifiauns [alternative], signifyaunce [alternative], signyfiaunce [alternative], sygnyfyaunce [alternative], syngnefiaunce [alternative], syngnefyaunce [alternative]
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. Etymology templates: {{bor+|enm|fro|signifiance}} Borrowed from Old French signifiance, {{der|enm|la|significantia}} Latin significantia, {{af|enm|signifien|-aunce}} signifien + -aunce, {{doublet|enm|significaunce}} Doublet of significaunce Head templates: {{head|enm|nouns|g=|g2=|g3=|head=|sort=}} signifiaunce, {{enm-noun|-}} signifiaunce (uncountable)
  1. An omen; a portentous event or symbol. Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Divination, Philosophy Synonyms: significaunce
    Sense id: en-signifiaunce-enm-noun-h2U75u8X Disambiguation of Divination: 53 27 6 4 10 Disambiguation of Philosophy: 23 18 20 22 17 Categories (other): Middle English terms suffixed with -aunce Disambiguation of Middle English terms suffixed with -aunce: 31 12 9 11 11 27
  2. The meaning or significance of an omen or event. Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Mind, Philosophy Synonyms: significaunce
    Sense id: en-signifiaunce-enm-noun-OjktJ~RL Disambiguation of Mind: 0 51 48 0 1 Disambiguation of Philosophy: 23 18 20 22 17
  3. (rare) The definition or meaning of a word. Tags: rare, uncountable Categories (topical): Mind, Philosophy Synonyms: significaunce
    Sense id: en-signifiaunce-enm-noun-pfjPbcAU Disambiguation of Mind: 0 51 48 0 1 Disambiguation of Philosophy: 23 18 20 22 17 Categories (other): Middle English entries with incorrect language header, Middle English terms suffixed with -aunce Disambiguation of Middle English entries with incorrect language header: 40 6 4 10 6 33 Disambiguation of Middle English terms suffixed with -aunce: 31 12 9 11 11 27
  4. (rare) A sign or emblem; a distinguishing symbol. Tags: rare, uncountable Categories (topical): Philosophy
    Sense id: en-signifiaunce-enm-noun-nF09aRS~ Disambiguation of Philosophy: 23 18 20 22 17 Categories (other): Middle English terms suffixed with -aunce Disambiguation of Middle English terms suffixed with -aunce: 31 12 9 11 11 27
  5. (rare) An indication; a distinguishing behaviour. Tags: rare, uncountable Categories (topical): Human behaviour, Linguistics, Philosophy
    Sense id: en-signifiaunce-enm-noun-Le~4OhhQ Disambiguation of Human behaviour: 2 15 18 2 63 Disambiguation of Linguistics: 8 17 29 5 41 Disambiguation of Philosophy: 23 18 20 22 17 Categories (other): Middle English entries with incorrect language header, Middle English terms suffixed with -aunce Disambiguation of Middle English entries with incorrect language header: 40 6 4 10 6 33 Disambiguation of Middle English terms suffixed with -aunce: 31 12 9 11 11 27

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          "definition"
        ],
        [
          "meaning",
          "meaning"
        ],
        [
          "word",
          "word"
        ]
      ],
      "raw_glosses": [
        "(rare) The definition or meaning of a word."
      ],
      "synonyms": [
        {
          "word": "significaunce"
        }
      ],
      "tags": [
        "rare",
        "uncountable"
      ]
    },
    {
      "categories": [
        "Middle English terms with rare senses"
      ],
      "glosses": [
        "A sign or emblem; a distinguishing symbol."
      ],
      "links": [
        [
          "sign",
          "sign"
        ],
        [
          "emblem",
          "emblem"
        ],
        [
          "distinguish",
          "distinguish"
        ],
        [
          "symbol",
          "symbol"
        ]
      ],
      "raw_glosses": [
        "(rare) A sign or emblem; a distinguishing symbol."
      ],
      "tags": [
        "rare",
        "uncountable"
      ]
    },
    {
      "categories": [
        "Middle English terms with rare senses"
      ],
      "glosses": [
        "An indication; a distinguishing behaviour."
      ],
      "links": [
        [
          "indication",
          "indication"
        ],
        [
          "distinguish",
          "distinguish"
        ],
        [
          "behaviour",
          "behaviour"
        ]
      ],
      "raw_glosses": [
        "(rare) An indication; a distinguishing behaviour."
      ],
      "tags": [
        "rare",
        "uncountable"
      ]
    }
  ],
  "sounds": [
    {
      "ipa": "/si(n)ɡˌnifiˈa(u̯)ns(ə)/"
    },
    {
      "ipa": "/si(n)ɡˈnifia(u̯)ns(ə)/"
    },
    {
      "ipa": "/ˈsi(n)ɡniˌfiːa(u̯)ns(ə)/"
    },
    {
      "ipa": "/sinji-/"
    }
  ],
  "word": "signifiaunce"
}

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