Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun The state of being appalled; depression occasioned by fear; discouragement through fear. Also spelled
appallment , and formerlyappalement .
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The South started back in appalment from its victory, for it knew that
Memorial Address on the Life and Character of Abraham Lincoln Delivered at the request of both Houses of Congress of America George Bancroft 1845
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