Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for Condescension
condescension, n. [see condescend, v.]
Acquiescence; assent; an example of submission; a model of humility; voluntary descent in rank; loss of status in order to aid inferiors; [fig.] mortal; willing to suffer and die with human beings because of His pure life and perfect love.
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