traunce

English

Noun

traunce (plural traunces)

  1. Obsolete form of trance.

Anagrams

Middle English

Alternative forms

Etymology

From Anglo-Norman traunce, trance.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈtrans(ə)/, /ˈtrau̯ns(ə)/

Noun

traunce (uncountable)

  1. A trance or faint (dazed or semi-conscious state)
  2. An inability to perceive outside events, especially when overwhelmed mentally or emotionally.
  3. An experience of overwhelming joy, pleasure or happiness.
  4. (rare) Severe or extreme risk.

Descendants

  • English: trance
  • Scots: trance

References

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