Definitions

from The Century Dictionary.

  • noun Bidding; invitation.

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Examples

  • Quoth the queen, "Know that this lady Tohfah is my sister and that her biddance is my biddance and her forbiddance my forbiddance.

    Arabian nights. English Anonymous 1855

  • We were now grown up and felt ourselves strong, we knew we were free as they were, that we came here of our own accord and not at their biddance, and were determined to be free as long as we should exist.

    Addresses, Messages, and Replies 1790

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