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Nancy
see synonyms of nancyNoun
1. nancy
a city in northeastern France in Lorraine
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Nancy
see synonyms of nancynoun plural -cies offensive
a.
an effeminate or homosexual boy or man
b.
Also called: nancy boy, nance(as modifier)
his nancy ways
noun
a city in NE France: became the capital of the dukes of Lorraine in the 12th century, becoming French in 1766; administrative and financial centre. Pop: 107 434 (2006)
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Nancy
see synonyms of nancy noun
1.
a feminine name: dim. Nan
2. Word forms: plural ˈnancies [n-]
nance
city in NE France: pop. 99,000
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Nancy
see synonyms of nancy A city of northeast France east of Paris. The capital of the duchy and region of Lorraine, the city passed to France in 1766. It was heavily bombed in World War II.
n. pl. nan·cies also nanc·es
Offensive Slang
Offensive Slang
Used as a disparaging term for an effeminate man, especially one who is gay.
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