Definition of SURCEASE

surcease

Meanings

Plural: surceases

Noun

  • a stopping
  • Cessation; stop, stopping; end. Respite, intermission.

Verb

  • To come to an end; to desist.
  • To bring to an end.

Origin / Etymology

From Anglo-Norman surseser, from Old French sursis, past participle of surseoir, from Latin supersedēre. Spelling later influenced by association with unrelated cease, which likely also influenced the meaning. Related to supersede.

Synonyms

cessation

Scrabble Score: 10

surcease is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
surcease is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
surcease is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 12

surcease is a valid Words With Friends word