Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for Abridge (-s)
abridge (-s), v. [OFr abregie-r, from L. ad + breviā-re, short; see bridge, n.] (webplay: abutments, debarring, deprive).
- Lessen; diminish in quantity.
- Decrease in quality; reduce the effect of something; [word play on bridge, n.] form a barrier; create a bridge.
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