nidan verb (lower class) with 'su' ending (archaic), intransitive verb
Archaic intransitive verb meaning to disappear or fade away. Modern Japanese uses 失せる (うせる) for this sense.
See also: 失せる
古典では「失す」が「消える」の意味で使われた。
In classical texts, 失す was used to mean 'to disappear'.
nidan verb (lower class) with 'su' ending (archaic), intransitive verb
Archaic derogatory usage for movement or existence, often implying the subject is unwelcome. Rare and limited to classical or highly stylized contexts.
nidan verb (lower class) with 'su' ending (archaic), intransitive verb
Archaic euphemism for dying, similar to 'pass away'. Not used in modern Japanese; 失せる (うせる) can carry a similar nuance in rough speech.
古文では「失す」が「死ぬ」の婉曲表現として使われた。
In classical Japanese, 失す was used as a euphemism for 'to die'.
In old language, 失す could be used derogatorily to mean 'go' or 'come'.