Dictionary entry

Suspense

Webster's Dictionary 1913

Sus‐pense″ (?), a. [F. suspens, L. suspensus, p. p. of suspendere. See Suspend.] 1. Held or lifted up; held or prevented from proceeding.

suspense in heaven. Milton.

2. Expressing, or proceeding from, suspense or doubt. “Expectation held his look suspense.” Milton.