condescendence
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While every man hath this opinion of himself, all is done in strife, no condescendence, no submission one to another, Phil. ii.
From The Works of the Rev. Hugh Binning by Binning, Hugh
We'll defen', we'll defen'," he said, with great confidence of manner, "and gie them a revised condescendence for't that they'll fin gayan teuch to chow.
From Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland, Volume III by Various
The council think that a fee of two guineas may be sufficient on this occasion, as Mr. Pest had three for drawing the original condescendence.
From Redgauntlet by Scott, Walter, Sir
"Naething like revisin the condescendence, Skimclean—eh!" he added, with an intelligent look.
From Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland Volume 7 by Various
"Revise that part o' the condescendence, Mrs Drumwhussle," said the laird, in allusion to the said insinuation.
From Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland Volume 7 by Various
