SURCEASE


Meaning of SURCEASE in English

■ noun archaic or N. Amer.

1》 cessation.

2》 relief.

■ verb archaic cease.

Origin

ME: from OFr. sursis , surseoir 'refrain, delay', from L. supersedere (see supersede ); the change in the ending was due to assoc. with cease .

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