Il·lapse v. i. [imp. & p. p. Illapsed p. pr. & vb. n. Illapsing.] To fall or glide; to pass; -- usually followed by into.
Il·lapse, n. A gliding in; an immisson or entrance of one thing into another; also, a sudden descent or attack.
They sit silent . . . waiting for an illapse of the spirit. --Jeffrey.
◄ ►