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ABSTER'SION, n. [from L. abstergeo, abstersus.] The act of wiping clean; or a cl...
ABSTER'SIVE, a. Cleansing; having the quality of removing obstructions. [See Det...
AB'STINENCE, n. [L. abstinentia. See Abstain .] 1. In general, the act or practi...
AB'STINENT, a. Refraining from indulgence, especially in the use of food and drink.
AB'STINENTLY, adv. With abstinence.
AB'STINENTS, a sect which appeared in France and Spain in the third century, who...
ABSTRACT', v.t. [L. abstraho, to draw from or separate; from abs and traho, whic...
ABSTRACT'ED, pp. Separated; refined; exalted; abstruse; absent in mind.
ABSTRACT'EDLY, adv. In a separate state, or in contemplation only.
ABSTRACT'EDNESS, n. the state of being abstracted.
ABSTRACT'ER, n. One who makes an abstract, or summary.
ABSTRACT'ING, ppr. Separating, making a summary.
ABSTRAC'TION, n. 1. The act of separating, or state of being separated. 2. The o...
ABSTRACTI'TIOUS particularly from vegetables, without fermentation.
ABSTRACT'IVE, a. Having the power or quality of abstracting. ABSTRACT'IVE , a. A...
AB'STRACTLY, adv. separately; absolutely; in a state or manner unconnected with ...