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† 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. |