† diffidencyn.

Forms: 1500s diffidencye, 1500s–1600s diffidencie, 1600s–1900s diffidency.

Origin: A borrowing from Latin. Etymon: Latin diffīdentia.

Etymology: < classical Latin diffīdentia diffidence n.: see -ency suffix.

Obsolete.

= diffidence n. (in later use chiefly in sense 2).

ΘΚΠ

the mind > mental capacity > belief > uncertainty, doubt, hesitation > lack of confidence, distrust, suspicion > [noun]

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untrist1390

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discredence?a1475

surmise1509

suspensea1513

diffidency1537

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misgiving1582

scruple1597

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disaffiance1631

non-fiance1643

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méfiance1876

1537 tr. Erasmus Expos. xv. Psalme sig. E.viii^v Heresye is a foule spotte, and so is diffidencye [L. diffidentia] a foule blotte.

1598 T. James tr. A. Brucioli Comm. Canticle of Canticles ii. sig. D^v Deliuer me..from all maner of sinne and daunger of dispaire or diffidencie.

1677 W. Wycherley Plain-dealer i. i. 5 He has the courage of men in despair, yet the diffidency and caution of Cowards.

1694 F. Bragge Pract. Disc. Parables xiii. 450 He..prays with great diffidency, and distrust of prevailing.

1723 D. Mayo Funeral Serm. J. Kuffeler 27 They are wont to be solicitous about this grand Question, Is God my Friend or Enemy, and are inclined to Diffidency.

1778 Morning Post 2 Mar. Plagued with his doubts, and with your own diffidencies.

1869 Primitive Methodist Mag. Mar. 167 His constitutional diffidency and the low estimate he entertained of his own abilities, detracted somewhat from his acceptability and usefulness.

1889 A. H. Huth tr. J. W. von Goethe Trag. Faustus I. 244 Up! or your chances are gone! Useless diffidencies, delays, discourses!

1909 B. A. Ronzone Marquis of Murray Hill ii. 16 ‘We are ready, if your Honor please,’ responded Sincere with what might have been taken for diffidency.

This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, March 2016; most recently modified version published online September 2021).

单词	diffidency
释义	† diffidencyn. Forms: 1500s diffidencye, 1500s–1600s diffidencie, 1600s–1900s diffidency. Origin: A borrowing from Latin. Etymon: Latin diffīdentia. Etymology: < classical Latin diffīdentia diffidence n.: see -ency suffix. Obsolete. = diffidence n. (in later use chiefly in sense 2). ΘΚΠ the mind > mental capacity > belief > uncertainty, doubt, hesitation > lack of confidence, distrust, suspicion > [noun] ortrowthc1175 ortrowa1200 untrust?c1225 suspicion1303 suspectiona1340 mistrowa1375 overtrowa1375 misfaitha1382 jealousyc1385 suspectc1386 misdoubtingc1390 untrist1390 mistrowinga1393 mistrusta1393 mistrista1400 supposinga1400 untrestc1400 wantrustc1405 diffidencea1425 misdeemingc1450 untrustingc1450 discredence?a1475 surmise1509 suspensea1513 diffidency1537 distrust1548 distrusting1549 misdoubt1558 discredit1567 misgiving1582 scruple1597 disconfidence1620 inconfidence1627 disaffiance1631 non-fiance1643 defiance1662 suspiciencya1690 reservation1719 disfaith1870 méfiance1876 1537 tr. Erasmus Expos. xv. Psalme sig. E.viii^v Heresye is a foule spotte, and so is diffidencye [L. diffidentia] a foule blotte. 1598 T. James tr. A. Brucioli Comm. Canticle of Canticles ii. sig. D^v Deliuer me..from all maner of sinne and daunger of dispaire or diffidencie. 1677 W. Wycherley Plain-dealer i. i. 5 He has the courage of men in despair, yet the diffidency and caution of Cowards. 1694 F. Bragge Pract. Disc. Parables xiii. 450 He..prays with great diffidency, and distrust of prevailing. 1723 D. Mayo Funeral Serm. J. Kuffeler 27 They are wont to be solicitous about this grand Question, Is God my Friend or Enemy, and are inclined to Diffidency. 1778 Morning Post 2 Mar. Plagued with his doubts, and with your own diffidencies. 1869 Primitive Methodist Mag. Mar. 167 His constitutional diffidency and the low estimate he entertained of his own abilities, detracted somewhat from his acceptability and usefulness. 1889 A. H. Huth tr. J. W. von Goethe Trag. Faustus I. 244 Up! or your chances are gone! Useless diffidencies, delays, discourses! 1909 B. A. Ronzone Marquis of Murray Hill ii. 16 ‘We are ready, if your Honor please,’ responded Sincere with what might have been taken for diffidency. This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, March 2016; most recently modified version published online September 2021). < n.1537
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