Noah Webster's Dictionary (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Desist.

Multi-Version Concordance Desisting (1 Occurrence) Isaiah 58:13 If you keep the Sabbath with care, not doing your business on my holy day; and if the Sabbath seems to you a delight, and the new moon of the Lord a thing to be honoured; and if you give respect to him by not doing your business, or going after your pleasure, or saying unholy words; (See NAS)