condescendence

[ kon-duh-sen-duhns ]

noun

1. condescension.
2. Scot. a list or specification of particulars.

condescendence

/ ˌkɒndɪˈsɛndəns /

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of condescendence¹

First recorded in 1630–40; condescend + -ence

Example Sentences

"Weel, ye wad revise the condescendence after that, I fancy?"

From Project Gutenberg

This matter then settled, the two worthies proceeded to the discussion of various other subjects, until the laird, finding that he could hold out no longer, suggested, in the midst of a series of violent hiccups, that they should "clo-close the record, and re-re-revise the condescendence."

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I say, revise the condescendence, Skimclean.

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Instruck or no instruck," replied Drumwhussle, with great confidence of manner, "ye're as far wrang as ever Maggy Low was, when you speak first o' closin the record an' then o' revisin the condescendence.

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"Revise that condescendence," replied the laird, making a tremendous effort to seize his antagonist across the table, in which effort the said table instantly went over with a tremendous crash, sending every individual article that it had supported into a thousand pieces.

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