Cre"ance (kr?"ans), n. [F. cr'eance, lit., credence, fr. L. credere to trust. See Credence.]
1.
Faith; belief; creed.
[Obs.]
Chaucer.
2. Falconry
A fine, small line, fastened to a hawk's leash, when it is first lured.
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Cre"ance (kr�xb5;"ans), v. i. & t.
To get on credit; to borrow.
[Obs.]
Chaucer.
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