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Definition for GASP
GASP
GASP
GASP
, v.i. [Sw.
gispa
, Dan.
gisper
, to gape, to yawn.]
To open the mouth wide in catching the breath or in laborious respiration, particularly in dying. Addison.
To long for. [Not in use.]
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