DILIGENCE


Meaning of DILIGENCE in English

~ 1 [ 'dɪlɪdʒ(ə)ns ]

■ noun careful and persistent work or effort.

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~ 2 [ 'dɪlɪdʒ(ə)ns ]

■ noun historical a public stagecoach.

Origin

C17: from Fr., shortened from carrosse de ~ 'coach of speed'.

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