continence
The origin and history of continence.
Etymology
Recorded from the 14th century as Middle English contynence, from Old French continence, from Latin continentia, meaning ‘a repression’. See also countenance.
The origin and history of continence.
Recorded from the 14th century as Middle English contynence, from Old French continence, from Latin continentia, meaning ‘a repression’. See also countenance.
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