Cre"ance (krē"ans), n.
[F. créance, lit., credence, fr. L. credere
to trust. See Credence.] 1. Faith;
belief; creed. [Obs.] Chaucer.
2. (Falconry) A fine, small line,
fastened to a hawk's leash, when it is first lured.
Cre"ance (krē"ans), v. i. &
t. To get on credit; to borrow. [Obs.]
Chaucer.