\Cre"ance\ (kr[=e]"ans), n. [F. cr['e]ance, 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\ (kr[=e]"ans), v. i. & t.
To get on credit; to borrow. [Obs.] --Chaucer.