'Illapse' definitions:

Definition of 'Illapse'

From: GCIDE
  • Illapse \Il*lapse"\, v. i. [imp. & p. p. Illapsed; p. pr. & vb. n. Illapsing.] [L. illapsus, p. p. of illabi; pref. il- in + labi to fall, slide.] To fall or glide; to pass; -- usually followed by into. --Cheyne. [1913 Webster]

Definition of 'Illapse'

From: GCIDE
  • Illapse \Il*lapse"\, n. [L. illapsus. See Illapse, v. i.] A gliding in; an immisson or entrance of one thing into another; also, a sudden descent or attack. --Akenside. [1913 Webster]
  • They sit silent . . . waiting for an illapse of the spirit. --Jeffrey. [1913 Webster]

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