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† ˈtendancy Obs. rare—1. In 8 (improp.) -ency. [f. tend v.1 + -ancy.] Attention, care.
a1774Tucker Lt. Nat. (1834) II. 86 Man..may, indeed, contrive machines that shall go a little way in performing his works;..but then they require correcting, repairing, and continual tendency. |