Urgence
//ˈɜː(ɹ)dʒəns// noun
noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 Archaic form of urgency. alt-of, archaic, uncountable
"E. Nesbit Yet never a printed book withstands The urgence of your dimpled hands. So, though this book is for yourself, Let mother keep it on the shelf […]"
Example
More examples"E. Nesbit Yet never a printed book withstands The urgence of your dimpled hands. So, though this book is for yourself, Let mother keep it on the shelf […]"
Etymology
From Middle French urgence or urgent + -ence.
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