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   Puissant , a. [F., originally, a p. pr. formed fr. L. posse to be able: cf. L. potens powerful. See Potent.] Powerful; strong; mighty; forcible; as, a puissant prince or empire. “ Puissant deeds.”  
   Milton.
   
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   Of puissant nations which the world possessed.
   Spenser.
   
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   And worldlings in it are less merciful,
   And more puissant.
   Mrs. Browning.
   
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