† ˈabsencyObs.rare—1. [ad. L. absentia; see absence, the ordinary form, taken from Fr., while absency is a direct adaptation of L.] = absence. 1599H. Buttes in Arber Introd. to James I's Counterblast 93 Or Plinies Nosemen (mouthles men) surnam'd, Whose breathing nose supply'd Mouths absency.