Obs. rare. [f. sustene, SUSTAIN v. + -ATION, after sustenance.] Sustentation; sustenance.
1606. in Davidson, Inverurie, v. (1878), 171. For the upholdin and sustenation of the said scole.
a. 1635. Naunton, Fragm. Reg. (Arb.), 58. 1000 Marks per annum, wherewith he lived plentifully in a fine way and garb, and without any great sustenation.
1675. Baxter, Cath. Theol., I. I. 25. As he was to dye by Gods withdrawing his Vital influx or sustenation.
