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Search phrase: abridge

Plays

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Henry IV Part 22H4 II.iv.192Then death rock me asleep, abridge my doleful days!then Death rocke me asleepe, abridge my dolefull dayes:
The Two Gentlemen of VeronaTG III.i.245Besides, thy staying will abridge thy life.Besides, thy staying will abridge thy life:

Glossary

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abridgeshorten, cut short
abridgedeprive, debar, dispossess
abridgementpastime, short entertainment, means of shortening the time
abridgementcurtailment, cutting off, shortening
abridgementsummary, outline, synopsis
abstract[unclear meaning] something removed, withdrawal; abridgement
epitomeminiature, abridgement, abstract

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abridgementabstract
abridgementepitome

Words Families

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Word FamilyWord Family GroupWords
ABRIDGEBASICabridge v, abridgement n
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