[səːˈsiːs], (Noun)

Definitions:
- ending; cessation
(e.g: he teased us without surcease)


Phrases:

Origin:
late Middle English (as a verb): from Old French sursis, past participle of Old French surseoir ‘refrain, delay’, from Latin supersedere (see supersede). The change in the ending was due to association with cease; the noun dates from the late 16th century

[səːˈsiːs], (Verb)

Definitions:
- stop; cease


Phrases:

Origin:
late Middle English (as a verb): from Old French sursis, past participle of Old French surseoir ‘refrain, delay’, from Latin supersedere (see supersede). The change in the ending was due to association with cease; the noun dates from the late 16th century