condescendence
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He should have taen a day to see the invitation, as they do wi' the titular's condescendence in the process of valuation and sale.
From The Antiquary — Volume 02 by Sir Walter Scott
"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
"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
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 Hugh Binning
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 Sir Walter Scott
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