condescendence
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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 John Howie
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
"Revise the condescendence there, Drumwhussle," replied the laird.
From Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland Volume 7 by Various
The enterprising, unpersevering, capricious, Thrasonic character of their Sovereign renders it probable he will avail himself of this little condescendence in the Brabantines to recede from all his innovations.
From The Writings of Thomas Jefferson Library Edition - Vol. 6 (of 20) by Thomas Jefferson
