Obs. [f. STOP v. + -ANCE.] Something used in stopping or forming a stoppage.
1493. Ir. Act 8 Hen. VII. (1621), 51. Now of late the said Riuers and Podells be filled and stopped, as well by the inhabitants … in estopping or casting of stoppance out of their houses, as doung of beasts as by Tanners [etc.].
