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sufflaminate

 
Dictionary: Suf·flam·i·nate
 

v. t.

[L. sufflaminatus, p. p. of sufflaminare to hold back by a clog, from sufflamen a clog.]

1. To retard the motion of, as a carriage, by preventing one or more of its wheels from revolving, either by means of a chain or otherwise. [Obs.]

2. Hence, to stop; to impede. [Obs.] Barrow.


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IN BRIEF: Verb- Stop up or close up.

 
 

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