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prevenance|ˈpreɪvɪnəns|
[a. F. prévenance (prevnɑ̃s) (also in Eng. use), f. prévenir to anticipate, prepossess: see prevene and -ance.]
Courteous anticipation of the desires or needs of others; an obliging manner; complaisance.
1823Scott Quentin D. Introd., A very conversable pleasing man, with an air of prévenance and ready civility of communication. 1848Thackeray Van. Fair lii, The same good-humour, prévenances, merriment [etc.]. 1876J. E. Hopkins Rose Turq. II. xxvii. 112 She did everything he asked carefully and well, but the sweet prevenance was gone. |