Absist | v. i. [ L. absistere, p. pr. absistens; ab + sistere to stand, causal of stare. ] To stand apart from; top leave off; to desist. [ Obs. ] Raleigh. [ 1913 Webster ] |
Absistence | n. A standing aloof. [ Obs. ] [ 1913 Webster ] |
"Nec prius absistit quoad protero prodigium." | "Nec prius absistit quoad protero prodigium." The Wedding from Hell (1998) |
Absist | v. i. [ L. absistere, p. pr. absistens; ab + sistere to stand, causal of stare. ] To stand apart from; top leave off; to desist. [ Obs. ] Raleigh. [ 1913 Webster ] |
Absistence | n. A standing aloof. [ Obs. ] [ 1913 Webster ] |