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pleasance

/ˈplɛzəns/ noun

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  1. A pleasure ground laid out with shady walks, trees and shrubs, statuary, and ornamental water; a secluded part of a garden. .mw-parser-output .defdate{font-size:smaller}
  2. Willingness to please, or the action of pleasing; courtesy.
  3. The feeling of being pleased; pleasure, delight.

Origin

From Middle English plaisaunce, plesaunce, from Old French plaisance. By surface analysis, please + -ance.

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