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Webster's Dictionary (1865)

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Suspense

Sus-pênse', n.

noun

n. [From Lat. suspensus, p. p. of suspendere; Fr. suspense, suspens. See supra.] 1. The state of being suspended; especially, a state of uncertainty; indetermination; indecision. Ten days the prophet in suspense remained. Denham.

  1. Cessation for a time; stop. “A cool suspense from pleasure or from pain.” Pope.
  2. (Law.) A temporary cessation of a man's right; suspension, as when the rent or other profits of land cease by unity of possession of land and rent.

Sus-pĕnse', a.

adjective

a. [Lat. suspensus, p. p. of suspendere; Fr. suspens, Sp. suspenso, It. sospeso. See supra.]

  1. Held or lifted up; held from proceeding. [Obs.] “The great light of day . . . suspense in heaven.” Milton.
  2. Expressing, or proceeding from, suspense or doubt. “Looks suspense.” Milton.