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Webster 1913 Edition


Abstemiousness

Ab-ste′mi-ous-ness

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Noun.
The quality of being abstemious, temperate, or sparing in the use of food and strong drinks. It expresses a greater degree of abstinence than temperance.

Webster 1828 Edition


Abstemiousness

ABSTE'MIOUSNESS

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Noun.
The quality of being temperate or sparing in the use of food and strong drinks.
This word expresses a greater degree of abstinence than temperance.