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Creance [Noun] Webster's Dictionary 1828

In falconry, a fine small line, fastened to a hawks leash, when she is first lured.

Creance [Noun] Webster's Dictionary 1913

1. Faith; belief; creed.

2. A fine, small line, fastened to a hawk's leash, when it is first lured.

Creance [Verb intransitive and transitive] Webster's Dictionary 1913

To get on credit; to borrow.