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† subˈsult, v. Obs. rare—0. [ad. L. subsultāre, frequent. of subsilīre, f. sub- sub- 26 + salīre to leap.] intr. To hop, jump about. Hence subsulˈtation, hopping, jumping up and down; subˈsulting ppl. a.1656 Blount Glossogr., *Subsult, to leap or hop under or about.1650 H. More Observ. in Enthus. Tr...
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subsultus
‖ subsultus Path. (səbˈsʌltəs) [mod. L., f. L. subsult-, subsilīre (see subsult).] A convulsive or twitching movement. Often short for subsultus tendinum, a convulsive twitching of the muscles and tendons present in certain fevers.1806 Abernethy Surg. Obs. ii. 7 note, The febrile actions are proport...
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subsalt
▪ I. subsalt, n. Chem. (Not in use.) (ˈsʌbsɒlt, -ɔː-) [f. sub- 24 + salt n.1 Cf. F. sous-sel.] A basic salt.1806 G. Adams' Nat. & Exp. Philos. (Philad.) I. App. 547 Some [salts] are formed by an excess of their base..and hence termed sub-salts. 1849 D. Campbell Inorg. Chem. 5 Salts with less acid th...
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subsultive
subsultive, a. rare. (səbˈsʌltɪv) [f. L. subsult-, pa. ppl. stem of subsilīre (see prec.) + -ive.] Making or moving by sudden leaps, bounds, or starts.1750 Berkeley in Gentl. Mag. XX. 167/1 The earth..moved up and down like the boiling of a pot... This sort of subsultive motion is ever accounted the...
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