Life'-blood, n.
(-blūd), n. 1. The blood necessary to life; vital blood. Dryden. 2. That which constitutes or gives strength and energy. Money [is] the life-blood of the nation. Swift.
(-blūd), n. 1. The blood necessary to life; vital blood. Dryden. 2. That which constitutes or gives strength and energy. Money [is] the life-blood of the nation. Swift.