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pleasance

Archaic Terms
Pronunciation

Understanding ARPABET Pronunciation

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The pronunciation guide uses the ARPABET phonetic system—the same system used in speech recognition and text-to-speech applications.

Vowel Examples:
AE1 = cat, bat
EH1 = bed, head
IY1 = see, me
OW1 = go, boat
UW1 = boot, do
Stress Numbers:
0 = no stress (unstressed)
1 = primary stress (loud)
2 = secondary stress (medium)
Example:
AH0 TH IY1 N AH0
= a-THEE-na (Athena)

The stressed syllable (marked with 1) is pronounced louder and clearer than others.

Quick Definition

Pleasance refers to a state of pleasure or delight, often associated with beauty or charm.

Detailed Definition
In the context of poetry, 'pleasance' evokes a sense of enjoyment and aesthetic pleasure, often linked to nature or beauty. It is an archaic term that enhances the lyrical quality of the poem, emphasizing the enchanting aspects of the subject being described. In this poem, it highlights the captivating qualities of the Angel's face, suggesting that such beauty brings joy and delight.
Example
Example in poetry:
In “The lovely pleasance, and the lofty pride,” pleasance means delight, pleasure, or a beautiful enclosed garden made for enjoyment; In medieval romance, a pleasance is often a cultivated space of flowers, shade, fountains, and courtly love; Chaucer’s garden settings often create a similar atmosphere of springtime “pleasaunce,” even when the spelling varies; In Renaissance poetry, pleasance may suggest both physical beauty and emotional refreshment; A modern student might gloss it as “a place or state of delight,” especially where landscape and feeling are joined
Additional Notes
The word 'pleasance' is used in the line to describe the enchanting qualities of the Angel's face, emphasizing the beauty that brings joy.; Found in the poem, The glorious portrait of that Angel's face by Edmund Spenser
Also Known As
pleasure pleasure garden pleasancy
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