SURCEASE


Meaning of SURCEASE in English

v.

Pronunciation: ' s ə r- ˌ s ē s, ( ˌ )s ə r- '

Function: noun

Date: 1586

: CESSATION especially : a temporary respite or end <to borrow from my books surcease of sorrow ― E. A. Poe>

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