condescendence

[kon-duh-sen-duh ns]

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noun

condescension.
Scot. a list or specification of particulars.

Origin of condescendence

First recorded in 1630–40; condescend + -ence

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Related Words for condescendence

airs, disdain, loftiness, patronization, superiority

Examples from the Web for condescendence

Historical Examples of condescendence

Howsever, its no worth my condescendence to lose my temper wi the like o her.
The Entail
John Galt
"Revise the condescendence there, Drumwhussle," replied the laird.
Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland
Various
Well, fortune is apt to circumduce the term upon us; but I think she may allow you to revise your condescendence.
Chronicles of the Canongate
Sir Walter Scott
"Revise that part o' the condescendence, Mrs Drumwhussle," said the laird, in allusion to the said insinuation.
Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland
Various
Sae we'll just revise the condescendence, an' tak better care for time to come.
Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland
Various

British Dictionary definitions for condescendence

condescendence

noun

Scots law a statement of facts presented by the plaintiff in a cause
a less common word for condescension

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Word Origin and History for condescendence

1630s, from French condescendance, from condescendre, from Latin condescendere (see condescend).