potence

noun

The state or quality of being physically strong: brawn, might, muscle, potency, power, powerfulness, puissance, sinew, strength, thew (often used in plural). See strong/weak.

1. T- or ⌈-shaped element like a crutch, used as a gibbet, support, etc.

2. Type of cross, known more correctly as a potent cross (see cross).

3. Revolving structure inside a circular columbier, columbarium, or dovecote, to enable all the niches to be reached with ease.

4. Any stud supporting a bearing.