"prevenancy" meaning in All languages combined

See prevenancy on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} prevenancy (uncountable)
  1. (obsolete) The act of anticipating another's wishes, desires, etc., by way of favour or courtesy; obligingness. Tags: obsolete, uncountable
    Sense id: en-prevenancy-en-noun-5Kex8KxQ Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry
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