Definition of "intermitted" [intermitted]

• Simple past tense and past participle of intermit. (verb)

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• "_ -- Mr. Erskine contends that "intermitted" is redundant."
• "Acheron, from which were heard to sound, by sullen and intermitted fits, the penitential psalms which the Greek Church has appointed to be sung at executions."
• "He had no sooner intermitted his singular occupation, than the Nubian started from him, and casting a scarf over his arm, intimated by gestures, as firm in purpose as they were respectful in manner, his determination not to permit the Monarch to renew so degrading an employment."