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M- But then there is no consonancy in the sequel; that     suffers under probation: A should follow, but O does.

From Twelfth Night; or What You Will by Shakespeare, William

Item, that no one do beg a benefice without reasonable cause and consonancy of justice.

From Alps and Sanctuaries of Piedmont and the Canton Ticino by Butler, Samuel

At the suggestion of my friend, the Rev. Mr. Hunt, I have restored the original readings, as in truer consonancy with the vainglorious, insolent, and swaggering ballad spirit.

From Lyra Heroica A Book of Verse for Boys by Various

The illustrations which shall now follow, drawn from distinguished authorities, aim at showing the consonancy of Herr Willkomm’s pictures with authentic representations of Elfin superstition already known to the   world.

From Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine - Volume 55, No. 344, June, 1844 by Various

Rules of composition; comprising the laws of verse, rhyme, stanzas, consonancy or alliteration, and accent.

From Old English Chronicles by Various