Limbo — Defs

01 n. An spiritual region where certain classes of souls were supposed to await the last judgment.

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An spiritual region where certain classes of souls were supposed to await the last judgment.(Scholastic Theol.)
“As far from help as Limbo is from bliss.” — Shak.

“A Limbo large and broad, since called The Paradise of fools.” — Milton.
2.
Hence: Any real or imaginary place of restraint or confinement; a prison; as, to put a man in limbo.
3.
A state of waiting, or uncertainty, in which final judgment concerning the outcome of a decision is postponed, perhaps indefinitely; neglect for an indefinite time; as, the proposal was left in limbo while opponents and proponents refused to compromise.
4.
A border or margin; as, the limbus of the cornea.(Anat.)

02 n. A West Indian dance contest, in which participants must dance under a pole which is lowered successively until only one participant can suc…

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A West Indian dance contest, in which participants must dance under a pole which is lowered successively until only one participant can successfully pass under, without falling. It is often performed at celebrations, such as weddings.