potence / potents [ˈpo:tən(t)s]
potence – n. – 1. power, ability, strength; 2. a supporting framework
potents – n. pl. of potent – 1. the cross-pieces of crutches; 2. gibbets; 3. powers; 4. potentates; 5. herbal remedies
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