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    What does the word "respite" mean?

    Question #93962. Asked by neelie_447. (Mar 26 08 4:39 PM)


    rxbigdawg

    		res·pite, noun, verb, -pit·ed, -pit·ing

    –noun
    1. a delay or cessation for a time, esp. of anything distressing or trying; an interval of relief: to toil without respite.
    2. temporary suspension of the execution of a person condemned to death; reprieve.
    –verb (used with object)
    3. to relieve temporarily, esp. from anything distressing or trying; give an interval of relief from.
    4. to grant delay in the carrying out of (a punishment, obligation, etc.)

    http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/respite

    Mar 26 08, 4:46 PM

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