SYNCOPE
Syn"co*pe, n. Etym: [L. syncope, syncopa, Gr.
1. (Gram.)
Defn: An elision or retrenchment of one or more letters or syllables from the middle of a word; as, ne'er for never, ev'ry for every.
2. (Mus.)
Defn: Same as Syncopation.
3. (Med.)
Defn: A fainting, or swooning. See Fainting.
4. A pause or cessation; suspension. [R.] Revely, and dance, and show, Suffer a syncope and solemn pause. Cowper.
SYNCOPIST
Syn"co*pist, n.
Defn: One who syncopates. Addison.