vantage

Definition

An advantage.

Etymology

From Middle English vantage, by apheresis from advantage; see advantage.

Example Sentences

• "The Londoners seeing that they could get no vantage against the duke, who was without their reach, to bewreak their anger they took his arms, which in most despiteful wise they hanged up in the open places of the city in sign of reproach, as for a traitor; […]"
• "From this point of vantage, we were able to gain an impression of the massive outlines of the main structure, and its intricate maze of girders."
• "O happy vantage of a kneeling knee!"