"tossment" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: toss + -ment Etymology templates: {{suf|en|toss|ment}} toss + -ment Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} tossment (uncountable)
  1. (archaic) Tossing; moving restlessly. Tags: archaic, uncountable
    Sense id: en-tossment-en-noun-oYrItcxa Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -ment

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          "text": "After so long a voyage as three score and 16 years tossment upon the waves of this troublesome world."
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