v. i.
n. [ L. illapsus. See Illapse, v. i. ] A gliding in; an immisson or entrance of one thing into another; also, a sudden descent or attack. Akenside. [ 1913 Webster ]
They sit silent . . . waiting for an illapse of the spirit. Jeffrey. [ 1913 Webster ]
v. i.
A balloon collapses when the gas escapes from it. Maunder. [ 1913 Webster ]
n.
v. i.
A balloon collapses when the gas escapes from it. Maunder. [ 1913 Webster ]
n.