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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Condesc(h)ending, ppl. a. [Condescend v.] Favourable; acquiescent. — 1662 Carstaires Lett. 91.
The Lord hath bein verie gracious and condeschending to us in manay thinges 1676 Row Blair 343.
Being more condescending and inclinable to mutual forbearance
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