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scance.

A crescent-shaped structure of stones built to afford cover in battle.

6 characters1 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun
  1. A crescent-shaped structure of stones built to afford cover in battle.

  2. A gleam or glow.

    Scotland · obsolete
  3. A dose of radiation.

    obsolete
  4. A social discussion.

    obsolete
verb
  1. To give a cursory examination.

    Scotland
  2. To reflect on; to consider.

    Scotland · obsolete
  3. To shine.

    Scotland
  4. To take cover in a scance.

adj
  1. Reproachful

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Last enriched 2026-09-10. Definitions are in English. Romanizations are shown when supplied by the source; syllable estimates are omitted for unsupported scripts.