condescendence

Example Sentences

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"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

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

"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

"Weel, ye wad revise the condescendence after that, I fancy?"

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