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tantalism

tantalism


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  From  Webster's  Revised  Unabridged  Dictionary  (1913)  [web1913]: 
 
  Tantalism  \Tan"ta*lism\,  n.  [See  {Tantalize}.] 
  A  punishment  like  that  of  Tantalus;  a  teasing  or  tormenting 
  by  the  hope  or  near  approach  of  good  which  is  not  attainable; 
  tantalization.  --Addison. 
 
  Is  not  such  a  provision  like  tantalism  to  this  people? 
  --Josiah 
  Quincy.