"supposure" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: supposures [plural]
Etymology: From suppose + -ure. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|suppose|ure}} suppose + -ure Head templates: {{en-noun}} supposure (plural supposures)
  1. (obsolete) supposition; conjecture Tags: obsolete

Inflected forms

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