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† diˈspace, v. Obs.
[A Spenserian formation of doubtful derivation. Perh. f. dis- 1 + pace v.; or else f. L. di-, di-1 + spatiārī, It. spaziare to walk.]
intr. and refl. To walk or move about.
1588Spenser Virgil's Gnat 295 Thus wise long time he did himselfe dispace There round about. 1591― Muiopot. 250 But when he spide the joyous Butterflie In this faire plot dispacing too and fro. 1610G. Fletcher Christ's Tri. after Death (R.), [The Saints] in this lower field dispacing wide, Through windy thoughts, that would their sails misguide. |