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† ˈdecence Obs.
[a. F. décence (13–14th c. in Hatzf.), ad. L. decēntia: see next.]
= next.
1678Sprat Serm. Gal. vi. 10 In good works..there may be goodness in the general; but decence and gracefulness can be only in the particulars in doing the good. 1683W. Clagett Answ. Dissenter's Object. 7 When the Decence and Convenience of a thing is considered, we should attribute much to the Wisdom of Authority. 1697Dryden Virg. æneid x. 96 And must I own.. my secret smart—What with more decence were in silence kept.
¶ As confessedly Fr.:
1836Greville Diary 94 (Stanford) To the opera to see Taglioni dance..Her grace and décence are something that no one can imagine who has not seen her. |