Con"stan*cy (?), n. [L. constantia: cf. F. constance. See Constant.]
1. The state or
quality of being constant or steadfast; freedom from change; stability; fixedness; immutability; as, the constancy of God in his nature and attributes.
2. Fixedness or firmness of mind; persevering resolution; especially, firmness of mind under
sufferings, steadiness in
attachments, or perseverance in enterprise; stability;
fidelity.
A fellow of plain uncoined constancy.
Shak.
Constancy and contempt of danger.
Prescott.
Syn. -- Fixedness; stability; firmness; steadiness; permanence; steadfastness; resolution. See Firmness.
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