(definition) by Webster 1913 Wed Dec 22 1999 at 0:18:48

Im"mi*nence (?), n. [Cf. F. imminence, L. imminentia, See Imminent.]

1.

The condition or quality of being imminent; a threatening, as of something about to happen. The imminence of any danger or distress.

Fuller.

2.

That which is imminent; impending evil or danger.

"But dare all imminence."

Shak.

 

© Webster 1913.

del.icio.us Facebook Digg StumbleUpon Reddit (unvotable) (I like it!)
Y'know, if you log in, you can write something here, or contact authors directly on the site. Create a New User if you don't already have an account.