puissance (ˈpjuːɪsənsns
;ˈpwiːsɑːns)
Definitions
noun
- a competition in showjumping that tests a horse's ability to jump a limited number of large obstacles
- archaic or poetic power
Word Origin
C15: from Old French; see puissantUsage examples
The glass bears her image, so she cannot be a witch; however, she saps my puissance.
, Looking For the Spark (1994)Advocates of a "Europe puissance "could believe that it was all about creating a powerful, united Europe with a strong voice in the world.
Belfast Telegraph (2004)