creance

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. faith; belief; creed
  2. A long leash, or lightweight cord used to prevent escape of a hawk during training flights.
verb
  1. To get on credit; to borrow.

Pronunciation

/ˈkɹiːəns/

Word forms

creance creances creancing creanced

Etymology

From Middle English creaunce, from Old French creance. See credence.

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