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Pronunciation varies by accent · noun
(obsolete) The act of anticipating another's wishes, desires, etc., by way of favour or courtesy; obligingness..
La Fleur's prevenancy (for there was a passport in his very looks) soon set every servant in the kitchen at ease with him
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Prevenancy means (obsolete) The act of anticipating another's wishes, desires, etc., by way of favour or courtesy; obligingness..
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The opposite depends on the specific sense.
La Fleur's prevenancy (for there was a passport in his very looks) soon set every servant in the kitchen at ease with him
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