Ressort

Fr. Spring. Elasticity. This word is used in various senses by the French, viz. Dernier Re ort , Fr. the last shift. N’agir que par RESSORT , Fr. To do nothing of one’s own free will; to be influenced, to be acted upon by others. Manquer de RESSORT , Fr. To want energy, vigor, . Un caractère qui a du RESSORT , Fr. A firm, determined character.