syncope

syncope is a   Noun

Definition:

[1] An elision or retrenchment of one or more letters or syllables from the middle of a word; as, ne`er for never, ev`ry for every.

[2] Same as Syncopation.

[3] A fainting, or swooning. See Fainting.

[4] A pause or cessation; suspension. [R.] Revely, and dance, and show, Suffer a syncope and solemn pause. Cowper.

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