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subsisted

[suhb-sist]

sub·sist

[suhb-sist]
verb (used without object)
1.
to exist; continue in existence.
2.
to remain alive; live, as on food, resources, etc.
3.
to have existence in, or by reason of, something.
4.
to reside, lie, or consist (usually followed by in).
5.
Philosophy.
a.
to have timeless or abstract existence, as a number, relation, etc.
b.
to have existence, especially independent existence.
verb (used with object)
6.
to provide sustenance or support for; maintain.

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Subsisted is always a great word to know.
So is bezoar. Does it mean:
a chattering or flighty, light-headed person.
a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison.

Origin:
1540–50; < Latin subsistere to remain, equivalent to sub- sub- + sistere to stand, make stand; see stand

sub·sist·ing·ly, adverb
pre·sub·sist, verb (used without object)
self-sub·sist·ing, adjective
su·per·sub·sist, verb (used without object)

subside, subsist.
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