creance Meaning, Definition & Usage

Cre"ance noun

Etymology

F. créance, lit., credence, fr. L. credere to trust. See Credence.

Definitions

1. Faith; belief; creed. Obs. Chaucer.
2. (Falconry) A fine, small line, fastened to a hawk's leash, when it is first lured.

Cre"ance intransitive verb & transitive verb

Definitions

1. To get on credit; to borrow. Obs. Chaucer.