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Hance vs Nance - What's the difference?

hance | nance |

As a proper noun hance

is .

As a noun nance is

a male homosexual.

As a verb nance is

(uncommon|slang) to move in a prissy or stereotypically gay way .

hance

English

Etymology 1

See “enhance”.

Verb

(hanc)
  • (obsolete) To raise, to elevate.
    • (Lydgate)

    Etymology 2

    Anglo-Norman, from Old French haulce .

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • A curve or arc, especially in architecture or in the design of a ship.
  • * 1974 , Guy Davenport, Tatlin! :
    • He wears a minimal white cotton brief, and is pleased by the hance of its pouch, a catenary dip as he faces the mirror, the profile navicular and ostent.

    nance

    English

    Proper noun

    (en proper noun)
  • .

    • Noun

    (en noun)
  • (derogatory) nancyboy

    • Verb

  • To act in an effeminate manner.

    • Related terms

    * nonce