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† susteˈnation Obs. rare.
[f. sustene, sustain v. + -ation, after sustenance.]
Sustentation; sustenance.
1606in Davidson Inverurie v. (1878) 171 For the upholdin and sustenation of the said scole. a1635Naunton Fragm. Reg. (Arb.) 58, 1000 Marks per annum, wherewith he lived plentifully in a fine way and garb, and without any great sustenation. 1675Baxter Cath. Theol. i. i. 25 As he was to dye by Gods withdrawing his Vital influx or sustenation. |