pleasance
9.9
A small private garden for sitting and relaxing
- noun
- /ˈplɛzəns/
- Archaic
:
jardín
- The old manor house was famous for its hidden pleasance filled with rare flowers and winding paths.
Examples
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She discovered a forgotten pleasance while exploring the grounds, enclosed by tall hedges.
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After lunch, the guests wandered through the shaded pleasance behind the estate.
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The pleasance is beautiful.
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What a lovely pleasance!
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After lunch, the guests wandered through the shaded pleasance behind the estate.
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She discovered a forgotten pleasance while exploring the grounds, enclosed by tall hedges.
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The old manor house was famous for its hidden pleasance filled with rare flowers and winding paths.
How Secluded
Surface Forms
pleasance singular
pleasances plural
Morphology
Etymology
Pleasance was also used for a small, private garden made for enjoyment and rest. It comes from the same root as pleasure, so a pleasance is literally a place for 'pleasure' where people could relax.