3. To cease from bearing. [Obs.] Whenas my womb her burden would forbear. Spenser.
FORBEARANCE
For*bear"ance, n.
Defn: The act of forbearing or waiting; the exercise of patience.
He soon shall findForbearance no acquittance ere day end. Milton.
2. The quality of being forbearing; indulgence toward offenders or enemies; long-suffering. Have a continent forbearance, till the speed of his rage goeShak.
Syn.
— Abstinence; refraining; lenity; mildness.
FORBEARANT
For*bear"ant, a.
Defn: Forbearing. [R.] Carlyle.
FORBEARER
For*bear"er, n.
Defn: One who forbears. Tusser.
FORBEARING
For*bear"ing, a.