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Webster 1913 Edition

Stop-gap

Stop′-gapˊ

,

Noun.

That which closes or fills up an opening or gap; hence, a temporary expedient.

Moral prejudices are the

stop-gaps

of virtue.

Hare.

Webster 1828 Edition

Stop-gap

STOP-GAP

,

Noun.

[stop and gap.] A temporary expedient. [Not used.]