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Webster 1913 Edition


Noyance

Noy′ance

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Noun.
Annoyance.
[Obs.]
Spenser.

Definition 2024


noyance

noyance

English

Noun

noyance (plural noyances)

  1. (archaic) The state of being annoyed; distress, irritation.
    • 1602 : William Shakespeare, Hamlet , act III scene 3
      The single and peculiar life is bound / With all the strength and armour of the mind / To keep itself from noyance [...].
  2. (archaic) The act of annoying; molestation.
  3. (law, obsolete) Nuisance.