condescendence
Example Sentences
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"Revise the condescendence there, Drumwhussle," replied the laird.
From Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland Volume 7 by Various
"Weel, ye wad revise the condescendence after that, I fancy?"
From Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland Volume 7 by Various
"Well, fortune is apt to circumduce the term upon us; but I think she may allow you to revise your condescendence."
From Chronicles of the Canongate by Sir Walter Scott
Nor, as I trust, is the most blessed Apostle Peter, in his kind condescendence and faithful love, absent from this assembly, nor does he disregard your devotion, reverence for whom has drawn you together.
From The Church of England cleared from the charge of Schism Upon Testimonies of Councils and Fathers of the first six centuries by T. W. (Thomas William) Allies
It is but a few years ago that the Spanish government had the inexpressible condescendence to allow a community of Jesuits to establish itself in the magnificent convent of Loyola, the country of their founder.
From Roman Catholicism in Spain by Anonymous
