First Known Use: 1721
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douce
adjective \ˈdüs\
Definition of DOUCE
chiefly Scottish— douce·ly adverb, chiefly Scottish
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Origin of DOUCE
Middle English, sweet, pleasant, from Anglo-French, from feminine of duz, douz, from Latin dulcis sweet — more at dulcet
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