Suspense (?), a. [F. suspens, L. suspensus, p. p. of suspendere. See Suspend.] 1. Held or lifted up; held or prevented from proceeding. [Obs.]
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[The great light of day] suspense in heaven. Milton.
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2. Expressing, or proceeding from, suspense or doubt. [Obs.] “Expectation held his look suspense.” Milton.
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