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PETULANCE

\pˈɛtjʊləns], \pˈɛtjʊləns], \p_ˈɛ_t_j_ʊ_l_ə_n_s]\

Definitions of PETULANCE

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1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

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an irritable petulant feeling

2006 - WordNet 3.0
By Princeton University

an irritable petulant feeling

2011 - English Dictionary Database
By DataStellar Co., Ltd

Peevishness; saucy pertness.

1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H.

n. [Latin] State of being petulant; freakish passion; pettishness; peevishness; fretfulness; crossness.

1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

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