"signifiaunce" meaning in Middle English

See signifiaunce in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

IPA: /si(n)ɡˌnifiˈa(u̯)ns(ə)/, /si(n)ɡˈnifia(u̯)ns(ə)/, /ˈsi(n)ɡniˌfiːa(u̯)ns(ə)/, /sinji-/
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 14 17 2 65 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
The following are not (yet) sense-disambiguated
Synonyms: signefiance, signifiance, signifiauns, signifyaunce, signyfiaunce, sygnyfyaunce, syngnefiaunce, syngnefyaunce

Alternative forms

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