ILLISION

Etymology

Noun

illision (plural illisions)

(obsolete) The act of dashing or striking against.

Anagrams

• Illinois

Source: Wiktionary


Il*li"sion, n. Etym: [L. illisio, fr. illidere, illisum, to strike against; pref. il- in + laedere to strike.]

Definition: The act of dashing or striking against. Sir T. Browne.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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