http://1913.mshaffer.com
Wednesday - May 30, 2012

Webster's Unabridged Dictionary: Library in Itself

The dictionary's 1913 edition of the 1900 International, renamed Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary, has in modern times been used in various free online resources, as its copyright lapsed and it became public domain.
- Wikipedia

ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ
In celebration of Noah Webster's Birthday (October 16, 2009), we have prepared an updated website.
Please update your bookmarks: http://www.1828-dictionary.com/

Suspend

Suspend (suspend)
v. t.(?)
Sus*pend"
[imp. & p. p. Suspended] p. pr. *** vb. n. Suspending.] [F. suspendre, or OF. souspendre (where the prefix is L. subtus below, from sub under
  1. To attach to something above; to hang; as, to suspend a ball by a thread; to suspend a needle by a loadstone.
  2. To make to depend; as, God hath suspended the promise of eternal life on the condition of obedience and holiness of life.
    [Archaic] Tillotson.
  3. To cause to cease for a time; to hinder from proceeding; to interrupt; to delay; to stay.

    Suspend your indignation against my brother. Shak.

    The guard nor fights nor fies; their fate so near
    At once suspends their courage and their fear.
    Denham.

  4. To hold in an undetermined or undecided state; as, to suspend one's judgment or opinion.
    Locke.
  5. To debar, or cause to withdraw temporarily, from any privilege, from the execution of an office, from the enjoyment of income, etc.; as, to suspend a student from college; to suspend a member of a club.

    Good men should not be suspended from the exercise of their ministry and deprived of their livelihood for ceremonies which are on all hands acknowledged indifferent. Bp. Sanderson.

  6. To cause to cease for a time from operation or effect; as, to suspend the habeas corpus act; to suspend the rules of a legislative body.
  7. To support in a liquid, as an insoluble powder, by stirring, to facilitate chemical action.

    To suspend payment (Com.), to cease paying debts or obligations; to fail; -- said of a merchant, a bank, etc.

    Syn. -- To hang; interrupt; delay; intermit; stay; hinder; debar.


Suspend

Suspend (suspend)
v. i.(?)
Sus*pend"
  1. To cease from operation or activity; esp., to stop payment, or be unable to meet obligations or engagements (said of a commercial firm or a bank).













Webster's Unabridged Dictionary: Library in Itself

Google
 
Web 1913.mshaffer.com

Why Donate?

Here are a number of reasons:

  • To indicate your approval.
  • To express your appreciation.
  • To help pay for website expenses and keep this website online.

Donate Using PayPal

If you have a major credit card (Visa, MasterCard, American Express) or a PayPal account, donating is easy. Just click the dollar amount below to donate:

Make payments with PayPal - it's fast, free and secure!
$ 5 $ 10 $ 20 $ 50 $ 100 $ Other $
 

Donations from Outside of the United States

We welcome donations from anywhere in the world and in any currency. PayPal accepts a number of international currencies.

Donations by Other Methods

If you wish to donate via direct bank deposit or mail a cheque or money order, please email me .





Please support this FREE service, by making a donation today!

News: strengthen

May 30, 2012
[12:00:01 AM] (PDT)


  0.016294002532959|May 30, 2012 => 11:05 pm