dependance

noun

1. (alt-of, archaic, countable, uncountable)Archaic spelling of dependence.

   “Science is the knowledge of consequences, and dependance of one fact upon another...”

   “More veniable is a dependance upon the Philosophers stone, potable gold, or any of those Arcana's whereby Paracelsus that died himself at forty seven, gloried that he could make other men immortal.”

   “I am still doubtful at times as to marrying; if the old man would die I might not hesitate, but a state of dependance on the caprice of Sir Reginald will not suit the freedom of my spirit; […]”

   “He says, however, that he is sure he is happier, even in this situation, than are some of his cousins at this instant, who are struggling in poverty to be genteel, or to keep up a family name, and he would not change places with those who are in a state of idle and opprobrious dependance.”

2. (alt-of, countable, misspelling, uncountable)Misspelling of dependence.