potence

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Wolfe saw his aim, and sent Brigadier Townshend to counteract him with a regiment which was formed en potence, and supported by two battalions, presenting on the left a double front.

From Life of George Washington — Volume 01 by Irving, Washington

These three brigades formed the command of Major-General Henry; the whole of General Desha's division, consisting of two brigades, were formed en potence upon the left of Trotter.

From The Medallic History of the United States of America 1776-1876 by Jacquemart, Jules-Ferdinand

Then suddenly it waked, for the moon was sinking, and the charm had lost its potence.

From My Friend the Chauffeur by Lowenheim, Frederic

It doubtless is used as a charm of potence by some desert tribe.

From The Jewel of Seven Stars by Stoker, Bram

A rapid occupation Must start the needful perspiration, And through thy frame the liquor's potence fling.

From Faust by Taylor, Bayard