condescendence

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This must be a very different sort of business from the weariful Parliament House, and the two square yards of processes, with a fee of three guineas for many an interminable condescendence.

From Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 58, Number 358, August 1845 by Various

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

During the reigns succeeding that of Philip II., the condescendence of the government, the submission of the people, and the acquisition of riches by cathedrals, p. 37colleges, and parish churches, were greatly augmented.

From Roman Catholicism in Spain by Anonymous

"Revise that part o' the condescendence, Mrs Drumwhussle," said the laird, in allusion to the said insinuation.

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