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Webster 1913 Edition


Supposal

Sup-pos′al

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Noun.
The act of supposing; also, that which is supposed; supposition; opinion.
Shak.
Interest, with a Jew, never proceeds but upon
supposal
, at least, of a firm and sufficient bottom.
South.

Webster 1828 Edition


Supposal

SUPPO'SAL

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Noun.
[from suppose.] Position without proof; the imagining of something to exist; supposition.
Interest, with Jew, never proceeds but upon supposal at least, of a firm and sufficient bottom.

Definition 2024


supposal

supposal

English

Noun

supposal (plural supposals)

  1. The act of supposing.
  2. That which is supposed; supposition; opinion.
    (Can we find and add a quotation of Shakespeare to this entry?)
    Interest, with a Jew, never proceeds but upon supposal, at least, of a firm and sufficient bottom. South.