English English Dictionary
English English Dictionary
The online English-English dictionary from The Project Gutenberg
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Abate
(n.)
Abatement.
Abated
(imp. & p. p.)
of Abate
Abatement
(n.)
The act of abating, or the state of being abated; a
lessening, diminution, or reduction; removal or putting an end to; as,
the abatement of a nuisance is the suppression thereof.
Abatement
(n.)
The amount abated; that which is taken away by way of
reduction; deduction; decrease; a rebate or discount allowed.
Abatement
(n.)
A mark of dishonor on an escutcheon.
Abatement
(n.)
The entry of a stranger, without right, into a freehold
after the death of the last possessor, before the heir or devisee.
Abater
(n.)
One who, or that which, abates.
Abating
(p. pr. & vb. n.)
of Abate
Abatis
(n.)
Alt. of Abattis
Abatised
(a.)
Provided with an abatis.
Abator
(n.)
One who abates a nuisance.
Abator
(n.)
A person who, without right, enters into a freehold on the
death of the last possessor, before the heir or devisee.
Abattis
(n.)
A means of defense formed by felled trees, the ends of
whose branches are sharpened and directed outwards, or against the
enemy.
Abattoir
(n.)
A public slaughterhouse for cattle, sheep, etc.
Abattoirs
(pl. )
of Abattoir
Abature
(n.)
Grass and sprigs beaten or trampled down by a stag passing
through them.
Abatvoix
(n.)
The sounding-board over a pulpit or rostrum.
Abawed
(p. p.)
Astonished; abashed.
Abaxial
(a.)
Alt. of Abaxile
Abaxile
(a.)
Away from the axis or central line; eccentric.