Noah Webster
Tantalism
TAN'TALISM, noun [See Tantalize.] The punishment of Tantalus, a teasing or tormenting by the hope or near approach of good which is not attainable.
Is not such a provision like tantalism to this people?
TAN'TALISM, noun [See Tantalize.] The punishment of Tantalus, a teasing or tormenting by the hope or near approach of good which is not attainable.
Is not such a provision like tantalism to this people?