res|pite

res|pite
res|pite «REHS piht», noun, verb, -pit|ed, -pit|ing.
–n.
1. a time of relief and rest; lull: »

a respite from toil, a slight respite from the storm. A thick cloud brought a respite from the glare of the sun. The cold war goes on without respite.

2. the act of putting off; delay, especially in carrying out a sentence of death; reprieve.
–v.t.
1. to give a respite to.
2. to put off; postpone.
╂[< Old French respit < Vulgar Latin respectus delay < Late Latin respectus, -ūs recourse, refuge < Latin, regard; (literally), a looking back. See etym. of doublet respect. (Cf. ↑respect)]

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