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† eˈlapsion Obs. rare. [as if ad. L. *ēlapsiōn-em, f. ēlābi: see elapse v. and -ion1.] The action of elapsing or slipping away, the state of having elapsed; (in quot.) subsidence.
1656Blount Glossogr. 1678–1706in Phillips. 1721–1782in Bailey. 1799Kirwan Geol. Ess. 37 The dissolution, elapsion, or different compression of some of these strata. |