NUISANCE


Meaning of NUISANCE in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈnü-s ə n(t)s, ˈnyü- ]

noun

Etymology: Middle English nusaunce, noisaunce, from Anglo-French, from nuisir, nuire to harm, from Latin nocēre — more at noxious

Date: 15th century

1. : harm , injury

2. : one that is annoying, unpleasant, or obnoxious : pest

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