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Rapture

RAP'TURE, n. [L. raptus, rapio.] 1. A seizing by violence. [Little used.] 2. Transport; ecstasy; violence of a pleasing passion; extreme joy or pleasure. Music when thus applied, raises in the mind of the hear...

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RAP'TURE, n. [L. raptus, rapio.]

1. A seizing by violence. [Little used.]

2. Transport; ecstasy; violence of a pleasing passion; extreme joy or pleasure.

Music when thus applied, raises in the mind of the hearer great conceptions; it strengthens devotion and advances praise into rapture.

3. Rapidity with violence; a hurrying along with velocity; as rolling with torrent rapture.

4. Enthusiasm; uncommon heat of imagination.

You grow correct, that once with rapture writ.

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