First Known Use: 14th century
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stance
noun \ˈstan(t)s\
: a publicly stated opinion
: a way of standing
Full Definition of STANCE
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a : the position of the feet of a golfer or batter preparatory to making a swing b : the position of both body and feet from which an athlete starts or operates
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Origin of STANCE
Middle English stance, staunce, from Middle French estance position, posture, stay, from Old French, from Vulgar Latin *stantia, from Latin stant-, stans, present participle of stare to stand
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stance
noun \ˈstans\
Definition of STANCE for Kids
: way of standing : posture <… he positioned my body for the perfect ski stance. — Ann M. Martin, Baby-sitters' Winter Vacation>
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