creance
noun
cre·ance
ˈkrēən(t)s
plural -s
: a fine line used to leash a hawk during training
Word History
Etymology
Middle English creaunce trust, confidence, leash for a hawk, from Middle French creance, from (assumed) Vulgar Latin credentia trust, belief (whence Medieval Latin credentia promise, security given, credit, belief)
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