condescendence

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

From The Man Who Was Afraid by Bernstein, Herman

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 Scott, Walter, Sir

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

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

We'll defen', we'll defen'," he said, with great confidence of manner, "and gie them a revised condescendence for't that they'll fin gayan teuch to chow.

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