sufferance

  • 131Supernal — Su*per nal, a. [L. supernus, from super above: cf. F. supernel. See {Super }.] 1. Being in a higher place or region; locally higher; as, the supernal orbs; supernal regions. That supernal judge. Shak. [1913 Webster] 2. Relating or belonging to… …

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  • 132To slight off — Slight Slight, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Slighted}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Slighting}.] To disregard, as of little value and unworthy of notice; to make light of; as, to slight the divine commands. Milton. [1913 Webster] The wretch who slights the bounty of …

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