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Webster 1913 Edition


Disusage

Dis-us′age

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Noun.
Gradual cessation of use or custom; neglect of use; disuse.
[R.]
Hooker.

Webster 1828 Edition


Disusage

DISUSAGE

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Noun.
Disyuzage. [dis and usage.] Gradual cessation of use or custom; neglect of use, exercise or practice. We lose words by disusage.

Definition 2024


disusage

disusage

English

Noun

disusage (uncountable)

  1. Gradual cessation of use or custom; disuse.
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