condescendence

Example Sentences

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

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

"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

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

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

From The Man Who Was Afraid by Bernstein, Herman

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