Definition of "life-breath" [life-breath]

• The breath of life; that which imparts or sustains life; a vivifying principle or agency. (noun)

The Century Dictionary (Public Domain)

• "A place where chocolate-dipped demon mummies can never, ever reach you - much less wrap you in their fudgy arms and squeeze the life-breath out of you."
• "Did not the One make [all], so that all remaining life-breath is His?"
• "Singing and public acclaim were her life-breath and inspiration as an artist."