| 释义 |
† reˈservancy Obs. rare.
[f. as prec. + -ancy.]
a. Inclination to retain unchanged; conservatism.
b. Reservation.
1630R. Brathwait Eng. Gentlem. (1641) 9 It may appeare with what reservancie they continue their ancient habit: loth..to introduce any new custome. Ibid. 76, I doe think it fitting, that gentlemen should be sociably affected, ever with a reservancie, with whom they keep company. |