Paroxism
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Paroxism is a noun meaning Obsolete spelling of paroxysm.
Meaning
Obsolete spelling of paroxysm.
Example Sentences
[W]ith paroxiſms of ſtrange diſmay / Th' amazed Heav'ns ſtood ſtill, Earth's baſis ſhook, / The troubled Ocean roard, the ſtartled Air / In hollovv grones profoundly breath'd its fear.
Word Forms
- paroxisms
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include phrenzy, paralytick, exody, phrensy, rampauge, paradoxology.
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