condescendence
Example Sentences
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"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
That signal appearance of the Lord and his marvellous condescendence in my marriage lot, and in the whole conduct of the same.
From Biographia Scoticana (Scots Worthies) A Brief Historical Account of the Lives, Characters, and Memorable Transactions of the Most Eminent Scots Worthies by Howie, John
"Revise the condescendence in that partikler," said the laird, rising to his feet, and exhibiting sundry bleeding scars on his lugubrious countenance.
From Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland Volume 7 by Various
Sae we'll just revise the condescendence, an' tak better care for time to come.
From Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland Volume 7 by Various
He spoke softly, confidently, with a simplicity, in which was felt condescendence toward the interlocutor.
From The Man Who Was Afraid by Bernstein, Herman
