释义 |
† seˈpose, v. Obs. [f. L. sēposit- (see next), reduced by analogy of pose v.1 and its compounds.] 1. trans. To set aside, dismiss from consideration.
1593Bilson Perpet. Govt. vii. 79 If seposing a litle the names of men, wee examine the grounds of both interpretations. 1664H. More Myst. Iniq. 90 The grand Points of the Christian Truth, which, that Parenthesis being seposed, do immediately follow. 2. To set apart or reserve.
c1609Donne Lett. (1651) 111 God seposed a seventh of our time for his exterior worship. 1610― Pseudo-martyr 7 So is the treasure and crowne of Martyredome seposed for them, who take vp deuoutly the crosses of this life. a1614― βιαθανατος (1648) 147 Having purposely sepos'd the examples recorded in the Scriptures for our third part. 1626― Serm. xxi. (1640) 207 This is the harmony, this is the resurrection of a Christian,..that, he sepose some times, to think of nothing but God. 1641H. L'Estrange God's Sabbath 64 Gods seposing of a certain time for their..Sanctification. |