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Definition of Dependances
1. dependance [n] - See also: dependance
Lexicographical Neighbors of Dependances
Literary usage of Dependances
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Historical Geography of the Clans of Scotland by Thomas Brumby Johnston, James Alexander Robertson, William Kirk Dickson (1899)
"I NOW proceed to Narrate the Highland followings and dependances beginning in
the South at Argyll-Shire. CAMPBELLS.- In the Irish (Gaelic) tongue Called ..."
2. The History of the Peloponnesian War by Thucydides (1855)
"... farther, instructions were given, at whatever places in their dependances they
should touch upon the voyage, to set up the oligarchy. ..."
3. Historical Papers Relating to the Jacobite Period, 1699-1750 by James Allardyce (1895)
"... and dependances in the Highlands of Scotland, it will not be amiss to give
Some previous Information (by way of Introduction) of the State of Scotland ..."
4. A Brief Historical Relation of State Affairs from September 1678 to April 1714 by Narcissus Luttrell (1857)
"... the dukedom of Lor- rain and Barr restored, with all their dependances; the
bishopric of Treves, province of Luxemburgh, and the county of ..."
5. Historic Homes and Places and Genealogical and Personal Memoirs Relating to by William Richard Cutter (1908)
"Certain farms "erected above the town of Chelmsford, about Merrimack River", were
in 1667, "to have their dependances upon and perform services and bear ..."
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