constancy

Definition

The quality of being constant; steadiness or faithfulness in action, affections, purpose, etc.

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin cōnstantia.

Example Sentences

• "A little Water cleares vs of this deed. How eaſie is it then? your Conſtancie Hath left you vnattended."
• "Punctuality is a species of Constancy, a very unfashionable quality in a Lady."
• "And, I do not know that I should be fond of preaching often; now and then, perhaps, once or twice in the spring, after being anxiously expected for half a dozen Sundays together; but not for a constancy; it would not do for a constancy."

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