Both Uses of
observance
in
Nicholas Nickleby
- Cold dinner in the kitchen on the Sabbath, Mr Gallanbile being devoted to the Observance question.†
Chpt 16 *
- '—All unavailing without a strict observance of the unities, sir,' returned Mr Curdle.†
Chpt 24
Definition:
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(observance) conformity with law or custom or practice
or:
taking part in a ritual -- such as celebrating a holiday