Illapse
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ɪˈlæps/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Illapse is a noun meaning (rare) A gliding in; an immission or entrance of one thing into another.
Meaning
(rare) A gliding in; an immission or entrance of one thing into another.
More Meanings
- (rare) A sudden descent or attack.
- (rare) Usually followed by into: to fall or glide; to pass.
Example Sentences
Some indeed pretend to feel the illapſe of the holy ſpirit; and to fix the moment, when it enters the heart.
[…] Thus Life redoubles, and is oft preſerv'd, / By the bold Swimmer, in the ſwift Illapſe / Of Accident diſaſtrous. […]
The ſcenes of the Iliad illapſed in glowing colours to her fancy – ſcenes, once the haunt of heroes – now lonely, and in ruins; but which ſtill ſhone, in the poet's ſtrain, in all their youthful ſplendour.
[…] That as a piece of Iron red hot by reaſon of the Illapſe of the fire into it appears all over like fire; ſo the Souls of the Bleſſed by this Illapſe of the Divine Eſſence into them ſhall be all over Divine.
Word Forms
- illapses
- illapsing
- illapsed
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include infall, creepage, plunge, inroad, intake, swoop.
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