Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

rancour

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.15 in modern English

Syllables: ran-cour
IPA

9

Scrabble Score

7

Letters

2

Syllables

6

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Alternative spelling of rancor.

Countable; Uncountable

verb

Alternative spelling of rancor.

name

A surname from French.

Example Sentences

"By some paradoxical evolution rancour and intolerance have been established in the vanguard of primitive Christianity. Mrs. Spoker, in common with many of the stricter disciples of righteousness, was as inclement in demeanour as she was cadaverous in aspect."

Etymology

Variant of Rancourt.

Usage

Inflected Forms

rancours (plural) rancours (present, singular) rancouring (participle, present) rancoured (participle, past) rancoured (past)

Derived Forms

rancourless

Synonyms

resentment bitterness gall rancor

Questions

What does rancour mean?: Alternative spelling of rancor.
Where does rancour come from?: Variant of Rancourt.

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