condescendence

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"I'll revise that condescendence, and decern as accords," replied the laird, turning half round, to deliver himself of this mystical response.

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

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

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

From The Man Who Was Afraid by Bernstein, Herman

"Well, fortune is apt to circumduce the term upon us; but I think she may allow you to revise your condescendence."

From Chronicles of the Canongate by Scott, Walter, Sir

Sae we'll just revise the condescendence, an' tak better care for time to come.

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