abridging

Variant of abridge

abridge definition

abridge (ə brij′)

transitive verb abridged abridged′, abridging abridg′·ing

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

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

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Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2005 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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