释义 |
† ˈstoppance Obs. [f. stop v. + -ance.] Something used in stopping or forming a stoppage.
1493Ir. Act 8 Hen. VII (1621) 51 Now of late the said Riuers and Podells be filled and stopped, as well by the inhabitants..in estopping or casting of stoppance out of their houses, as doung of beasts as by Tanners [etc.]. |