ledice

Old French

Etymology

From Latin laetitia (“great joy; pleasure”).

Noun

ledice oblique singular, m (oblique plural ledices, nominative singular ledices, nominative plural ledice)

  1. Alternative form of lïesce
    • 11th century, Life of Saint-Alexis, Gaston Paris, page 4:
      Ceste ledice revert a grant tristor.
      This great joy reverts to great sadness.

Portuguese

Alternative forms

Etymology

Inherited from Old Galician-Portuguese lediça, from Latin laetitia (“great joy; pleasure”).

Pronunciation
 
  • (Brazil) IPA(key): /leˈd͡ʒi.si/
    • (Southern Brazil) IPA(key): /leˈd͡ʒi.se/
  • (Portugal) IPA(key): /lɨˈdi.sɨ/ [lɨˈði.sɨ]

  • Hyphenation: le‧di‧ce

Noun

ledice f (plural ledices)

  1. great joy; pleasure
    Synonym: prazer
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