a) The act of abridging, or the state of being abridged; diminution; lessening; reduction or deprivation; as, an abridgment of pleasures or of expenses.
, Ancient coins as abridgments of history. -
, What abridgment have you for this evening? What masque? what music? - Shakespeare, Midsummer Nights Dream, V-i
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