What does habitance mean?
Habitance means (obsolete) dwelling; abode; residence.
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Pronunciation varies by accent · noun
(obsolete) dwelling; abode; residence.
What art thou , man , ( if man at all thou art , ) That here in desert hast thine habitance
Hardly had the peahen done speaking, when the antelope came up to them, thinking to shelter under the shade of the tree, and seeing the two birds, saluted them and said, ‘I came to this island to-day, and I have seen none richer in herbage nor more pleasant of habitance.’ Then he besought them of company and amity, and they, seeing his friendly behaviour to them, welcomed him and gladly accepted his offer.
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Habitance means (obsolete) dwelling; abode; residence.
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What art thou , man , ( if man at all thou art , ) That here in desert hast thine habitance
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