Syncope

Definition of Syncope

Syn´co`pe
n.1.(Gram.) 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.(Mus.) Same as Syncopation.
3.(Med.) A fainting, or swooning. See Fainting.
4.A pause or cessation; suspension.
Revely, and dance, and show,
Suffer a syncope and solemn pause.
- Cowper.

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