PUISSANT


Meaning of PUISSANT in English

[ 'pju:ɪs(ə)nt , 'pwi:- , 'pwɪ- ]

■ adjective archaic or literary having great power or influence.

Derivatives

~ly adverb

Origin

ME: via OFr. from L. posse 'be able'.

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