abridger

Variant of abridge

abridge Definition

abridge (ə brij′)

transitive verb abridged abridged′, abridging abridg′·ing

to reduce in scope, extent, etc.; shorten
to shorten (a piece of writing) while preserving its substance; condense
to lessen or curtail (rights, authority, etc.)
Rare to deprive (a person) of rights, privileges, etc.

Etymology: ME abregen < OFr abregier < LL abbreviare, abbreviate

Related Forms:

abridgable abridg′·able adjective or abridgeable abridge′·able
abridger abridg′er noun

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