† ˈplacency Obs.
[ad. L. placēntia (post-class.) suavity, f. placēnt-em: see placent a.]
The quality of pleasing, pleasantness; disposition to please or gratify.
| 1639 J. Saltmarsh Policy 153 Men are naturally prone..to bend in placency towards their superiours humours. 1649 Bulwer Pathomyot. ii. ii. 102 The cause or matter of molestation or placencie. |