2 entries under this word

Suffice

Suf-fice', v. i.

verbintransitive

(′-fiz′, 64), v. i. [imp. & p. p. SUFFICED; p. pr. & vb. n. SUFFICING.] [Lat. sufficere, to hold out, to be sufficient, from prefix sub, under, and facere, to make; Fr. suffire.] To be enough or sufficient; to be equal to the end proposed. To recount almighty works, What words or tongue of seraph can suffice? Milton.

Suf-fice', v. t.

verbtransitive

(suf-fīz'), v. t. 1. To satisfy; to content; to be equal to the wants or demands of. Let it suffice thee; speak no more unto me of this matter. Deut. iii. 26. 2. To furnish; to supply. [Obs. and rare.] The power appeased, with wind sufficed the sail. Dryden.