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condescendence

[kon-duh-sen-duhns] / ˌkɒn dəˈsɛn dəns /


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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

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

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)

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




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