"supportation" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} supportation (uncountable)
  1. (obsolete) maintenance, aid or support Tags: obsolete, uncountable
    Sense id: en-supportation-en-noun-lHYEu1uL Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries
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