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Webster's 1828 Dictionary

ABSIS

In astronomy. [See Apsis. ]

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary

ABSIS

ABSIS Ab "sis, n.

 

Defn: See Apsis.

 

ABSIST

Ab *sist ", v. i. Etym: [L. absistere, p. pr. absistens; ab + sistere to stand, causal of stare. ]

 

Defn: To stand apart from; top leave off; to desist. [Obs. ] Raleigh.

 

ABSISTENCE

ABSISTENCE Ab *sist "ence, n.

 

Defn: A standing aloof. [Obs. ]