First Known Use: 1853
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revanche
noun re·vanche \rə-ˈväⁿsh\
Definition of REVANCHE
: revenge; especially : a usually political policy designed to recover lost territory or status
— re·vanch·ism \-ˈväⁿ-ˌshi-zəm\ noun
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Origin of REVANCHE
French, from Middle French, alteration of revenche — more at revenge
Rhymes with REVANCHE
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