remembrance

(ri membrəns)

noun

  1. a remembering or being remembered
  2. the power to remember
  3. something remembered; memory
  4. the extent of time over which one can remember
  5. an object that serves to bring to mind or keep in mind some person, event, etc.; souvenir, gift, keepsake, memento, etc.
  6. commemoration: in remembrance of the deceased
  7. greetings

Origin: ME < OFr: see remember & -ance

See remembrance in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun
  1. a. The act or process of remembering.
    b. The state of being remembered: holds him in fond rememberance.
  2. Something serving to celebrate or honor the memory of a person or event; a memorial.
  3. The length of time over which one's memory extends.
  4. Something remembered; a reminiscence.
  5. A souvenir.
  6. A greeting or token expressive of affection.

Origin:

Origin: Middle English

Origin: , from Old French

Origin: , from remembrer, to remember; see remember

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