• Suspiration

    Full definition of suspiration

    Noun

    suspiration

    (plural suspirations)
    1. The act of breathing, not necessarily for a sustained period (compare respiration, which is sustained)
      • 1662, Henry More, , Book II, A Collection of Several Philosophical Writings of Dr. Henry More, p. 80:"... and the assistance of the inward Intercostal Muscles in deep Suspirations, when we take more large gulps of Aire to cool our heart overcharged with Love or Sorrow"

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