condescendence
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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
"Revise the condescendence in that partikler," said the laird, rising to his feet, and exhibiting sundry bleeding scars on his lugubrious countenance.
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
"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
