Middle English Dictionary Entry
condecence n.
Entry Info
| Forms | condecence n. Also condescence. |
| Etymology | OF; cp. L ppl. condecens becoming. |
Definitions (Senses and Subsenses)
1.
Becoming or proper manner.
Associated quotations
- c1450(?c1408) Lydg.RS (Frf 16)6317 : The Fyfthe povne..Y called was Port and Manere, Which ys a maner condescence For to ha gret excellence In contrevyng how that oon may Excelle another in array.