释义 |
suppressal rare.|səˈprɛsəl| [f. as prec. + -al1 5.] = suppression 1 b.
1651Howell Venice 107 Nothing could heap more honor upon him then the suppressall of the enemy. 1857W. R. Alger Orat. 4 July 33 It reflects infamy on our Government, that an iron hand of suppressal was not promptly laid on these marauding parties. |