Emily Dickinson Lexicon — SUB-SIST'ENT

Definition for SUB-SIST'ENT

SUB-SIST'ENCE, or SUB-SIST'EN-CY SUB'SOIL

SUB-SIST'ENT, a. [L. subsistens.]

Having real being; as, a subsistent spirit. – Brown.
Inherent; as, qualities subsistent in matter. – Bentley.

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