condescendence

Example Sentences

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"I'll revise that condescendence, and decern as accords," replied the laird, turning half round, to deliver himself of this mystical response.

From Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland Volume 7 by Various

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

He spoke softly, confidently, with a simplicity, in which was felt condescendence toward the interlocutor.

From The Man Who Was Afraid by Bernstein, Herman

"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

"We maun clo-clo-close the record," he repeated, "and re-re-revise the condescendence."

From Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland Volume 7 by Various