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creance
noun
cre·ance
\ˈkrēən(t)s\
Definition of creance
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: a fine line used to leash a hawk during training
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Origin and Etymology of creance
Middle English creaunce trust, confidence, leash for a hawk, from Middle French creance, from (assumed) Vulgar Latin credentia trust, belief (whence Medieval Latin credentia promise, security given, credit, belief)
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