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† interspiˈration Obs.
[ad. L. interspīrātiōn-em, n. of action from interspīrāre: see next.]
A taking breath between; a breathing space, a momentary pause or rest.
1623Cockeram, Interspiration, a breathing betweene. 1635R. Brathwait Arcad. Pr. 29 These interspirations minister new matter to their distemper'd humour to worke on. 1656H. More Enthus. Tri. To Rdr. A iv b, That there may be a due time of Interspiration betwixt the ending of the serious and the entring into the merry passages. |