Obs. rare–1. In 8 (improp.) -ency. [f. TEND v.1 + -ANCY.] Attention, care.
a. 1774. Tucker, Lt. Nat. (1834), II. 86. Man … may, indeed, contrive machines that shall go a little way in performing his works;… but then they require correcting, repairing, and continual tendency.
