Abstinent en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈæb.stɪ.nn̩t/ (US)
- /ˈæb.stə.nn̩t/ (US)
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Etymology
From Middle English abstinent (adjective form).
Meanings
- (historical) One of a Christian sect that appeared in France and Spain in the 3rd century, and practised abstinence from meat and sex.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abstinents | Number=Plur | lexicographic |