Breath

Webster's Dictionary of the English Language

·noun Time to breathe; respite; pause.

II. Breath ·noun Fragrance; exhalation; odor; perfume.

III. Breath ·noun The power of respiration, and hence, life.

IV. Breath ·noun A very slight breeze; air in gentle motion.

V. Breath ·noun Fig.: That which gives or strengthens life.

VI. Breath ·noun A single word; the slightest effort; a trifle.

VII. Breath ·noun Gentle exercise, causing a quicker respiration.

VIII. Breath ·noun A single respiration, or the time of making it; a single act; an Instant.

IX. Breath ·noun The act of breathing naturally or freely; the power or capacity to breathe freely; as, I am out of breath.

X. Breath ·noun The air inhaled and exhaled in respiration; air which, in the process of respiration, has parted with oxygen and has received carbonic acid, aqueous vapor, warmth, ·etc.

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