condescendence
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Instruck or no instruck," replied Drumwhussle, with great confidence of manner, "ye're as far wrang as ever Maggy Low was, when you speak first o' closin the record an' then o' revisin the condescendence.
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
He spoke softly, confidently, with a simplicity, in which was felt condescendence toward the interlocutor.
From The Man Who Was Afraid by Bernstein, Herman
Therefore it is not possible to keep this bond of perfection unbroken, except there be a mutual condescendence.
From The Works of the Rev. Hugh Binning by Binning, Hugh
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 Allies, T. W. (Thomas William)
