[ˈpəʊtnt], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- having great power, influence, or effect
(e.g: thrones were potent symbols of authority)

- (of a male) able to achieve an erection or to reach an orgasm


Phrases:

Origin:
late Middle English: from Latin potent- ‘being powerful, being able’, from the verb posse

[ˈpəʊtnt], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- formed of crutch-shaped pieces; (especially of a cross) having a straight bar across the end of each extremity
(e.g: a cross potent)

- of the fur called potent (as a tincture)


Phrases:

Origin:
late Middle English (denoting a crutch): alteration of Old French potence ‘crutch’, from Latin potentia ‘power’ (in medieval Latin ‘crutch’), from potent- (see potent)

[ˈpəʊtnt], (Noun)

Definitions:
- fur resembling vair, but with the alternating pieces T-shaped


Phrases:

Origin:
late Middle English (denoting a crutch): alteration of Old French potence ‘crutch’, from Latin potentia ‘power’ (in medieval Latin ‘crutch’), from potent- (see potent)