impressure

[ im-presh-er ]

noun

, Archaic.

1. impression.

impressure

/ ɪmˈprɛʃə /

noun

1. an archaic word for impression

Word History and Origins

Origin of impressure¹

1590–1600; impress ¹ + -ure, modeled on pressure

Word History and Origins

Origin of impressure¹

C17: see impress ¹, -ure ; formed on the model of pressure

Example Sentences

At this first view the lake has that look of a serene obliviousness to the flight of passing centuries, that impressure of eternity, that belongs to all great works of God or man.

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To the unknown beloved, this, and my good wishes: her very phrases!—By your leave, wax.—Soft!—and the impressure her Lucrece, with which she uses to seal: 'tis my lady: To whom should this be?

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Lean but on a Rush, The cicatrice and capable impressure Thy palm some moment keeps.

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The dark, immovable clouds were piled upon one another in giant masses—so distinct and sharply cut, so rounded, that one almost saw the impressure of the fingers of some Titanic sculptor; and they hung low down, overwhelming, so that James could scarcely breathe.

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Not only the yearning love of God, but the conquering freedom of Man is finally attested by that blood-red seal which bears the impressure of a Cross.

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