rance

Meanings

• noun

  A term used in medieval literature to refer to a state of unchecked power or dominion.

  - "The knight longed for the rance of the land, but was instead forced into exile."
  - "The king's rance extended over the entire kingdom."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with rance
dance , chance , romance

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Variants

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ranch , ranches , ranched , ranching , ranch dressing , ranch house , ranch houses , dude ranch , dude ranches , raised ranch , raised ranches , Ghost Ranch

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Etymology

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Originally from Old French 'rance', meaning 'rule' or 'dominion'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'rance' was also used in medieval heraldry to describe the decorative scrollwork at the bottom of a coat of arms.

2. The concept of rance was also used in medieval romance literature to describe the idealized state of a lover's devotion to their beloved.

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Related Concepts

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1. fief: A land grant made by a lord to a vassal in exchange for military service.

2. feudalism: A social, political, and economic system based on land tenure and vassalage.

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Culture

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In medieval literature, rance was a term used to describe the unchecked power or dominion of a ruler. It was often contrasted with the concept of 'fief' or 'feudal tenure', which referred to the lands and rights granted to a vassal by a lord in exchange for military service.

How to Memorize "rance"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a powerful king sitting on his throne, with a scepter in one hand and a crown on his head. Imagine him ruling over his kingdom with an iron fist.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'rance' with the idea of power and dominion. Think of a ruler who has complete control over his lands and people.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the phrase 'Rance is the rule, the reign, the reign' to help memorize the meaning of the word.

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