douce

douce Definition

douce (do̵̅o̅s)

adjective

Obsolete pleasant or hospitable
Scot. sedate; sober

Etymology: ME < OFr, fem. of douz < L dulcis: see dulcet

douce Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

woman: My auld Auntie sent him for sugar an ' tea, She kent na, douce woman!

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