v. t. [ L. sufflaminatus, p. p. of sufflaminare to hold back by a clog, from sufflamen a clog. ] 1. To retard the motion of, as a carriage, by preventing one or more of its wheels from revolving, either by means of a chain or otherwise. [ Obs. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

2. Hence, to stop; to impede. [ Obs. ] Barrow. [ 1913 Webster ]