condescendence

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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 Jefferson, Thomas

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 Howie, John

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

"We maun clo-clo-close the record," he repeated, "and re-re-revise the condescendence."

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

"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