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

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 Scott, Walter, Sir

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

"Weel, ye wad revise the condescendence after that, I fancy?"

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

"Revise the condescendence there, Drumwhussle," replied the laird.

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