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单词 pretendence
释义

Definition of pretendence in English:

pretendence

(also pretendance)
noun prɪˈtɛnd(ə)ns
rare
  • The action of "pretend"; an instance of this; a claim, a pretension.

Origin

Early 17th century; earliest use found in Samuel Daniel (?1563–1619), poet and historian. From pretend + -ence. Compare Middle French pretendence, Middle French prétendence.

Definition of pretendence in US English:

pretendence

(also pretendance)
nounprɪˈtɛnd(ə)ns
rare
  • The action of "pretend"; an instance of this; a claim, a pretension.

Origin

Early 17th century; earliest use found in Samuel Daniel (?1563–1619), poet and historian. From pretend + -ence. Compare Middle French pretendence, Middle French prétendence.

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