the act or process of losing the essence; a becoming sapless.

an inch - a) a unit of linear measure equal to a twelfth of a foot (2.54 centimetres); b) a fall (of rain, snow, etc.) equal to the amount that would cover a surface to the depth of 2.54 centimetres; an inch.

a contrivance, gen. portable, with rungs between two supports, for going up and down; a ladder.

mental or bodily pain; harm; .