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thence definition

thence (t̸hens; occas. t̸hens)

adverb

  1. from that place; therefrom
  2. from that time; thenceforth
  3. on that account; therefore

Etymology: ME thens, thannes (with adv. gen. suffix -es) < OE thanan, thence: for IE base see that

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