puissant Meaning, Definition & Usage

Pu"is*sant adjective

Etymology

F., originally, a p. pr. formed fr. L. posse to be able: cf. L. potens powerful. See Potent.

Definitions

1. Powerful; strong; mighty; forcible; as, a puissant prince or empire. " Puissant deeds." Milton.

   Of puissant nations which the world possessed. Spenser.

   And worldlings in it are less merciful, And more puissant. Mrs. Browning.