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Meaning of prevailency in English:

prevailency

Pronunciation /prɪˈveɪl(ə)nsi/

noun

rare

  • Formerly: †power, influence; = "prevalence" (obsolete). In later use: the quality of being widespread or common, pervasiveness.

Origin

Mid 17th century; earliest use found in Edward Williams (fl. 1650), author. From prevail + -ency, after prevailent.