The quality or act of making something dear or beloved; the state of being endeared to someone.
From 'endear' plus the suffix '-ance' (from Latin '-entia'), forming an abstract noun. This follows the pattern of other French-influenced English nouns from the 14th century onward.
This is an incredibly rare word—you'll almost never encounter it in modern English because we prefer 'affection' or 'charm' instead. Its rarity shows how language naturally sheds words when simpler alternatives emerge.
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