† legenceObs. Also 5 legeans. App.= licence. 14..MS. Cantab. Ff. v. 48, lf. 44 (Halliw.), If he myȝt have legeans For his synnes to do penans, Schrifte he thouȝte to take.1518Extracts Aberd.Reg. (1844) I. 94 The legence gevin to vnfremen to saill with merchandeise.