Eschewance

/ɛsˈtʃuːəns/ noun

Definition

An archaic or obsolete term for the act of eschewing or avoiding; a variant form of eschewal.

Etymology

From eschew + -ance (a suffix forming abstract nouns, similar to -ence). The -ance ending is from French/Latin origins. An older variant of the more modern 'eschewal.'

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This word shows how English had multiple ways to express the same idea—we chose 'eschewal' but 'eschewance' gives us a peek at linguistic alternatives!

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