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nance

The English word “nance” has 2 meanings listed here.

verb

  1. To move in a prissy or stereotypically effeminate manner.

noun

  1. A large shrub or small tree of subtropical and tropical areas of the Americas, Byrsonima crassifolia, bearing a small, sweet, yellow fruit.

Etymology

From nancy. As a verb, cf. prance, dance, and mince.

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