Definitions for: Puissant


[adj] (archaic) powerful



Webster (1913) Definition: Pu"is*sant, 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.

Of puissant nations which the world possessed.
--Spenser.

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

Synonyms: powerful

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