† hancenhedeObs. In 4 haun-. [app. a deriv. of hance v.; as if f. a ppl.adj.*hauncen + -hede, -head.] The condition of being ‘lifted up’; pride, haughtiness. 1303R. Brunne Handl. Synne 5164 Þe fyrst ys ouer moche drede, Þe touþer ys proude hauncenhede.