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English word origin

Etymology of rance

From Old French ranche, from Latin ramex, ramus.

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Unnumbered source etymology

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verb

To prop or shore up.

noun

A type of coloured marble from Belgium. Rance is red and often has white or blue graining. · A prop or shore. · A round or spreader between the legs of a chair.

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From Old French ranche, from Latin ramex, ramus.

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