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petulance
noun pet·u·lance \ˈpe-chə-lən(t)s\
Definition of PETULANCE
: the quality or state of being petulant : peevishness
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First Known Use of PETULANCE
1535
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PETULANCE Defined for Kids
petulance
noun pet·u·lance \ˈpe-chə-ləns\
Definition of PETULANCE for Kids
: an irritable temper
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