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Webster 1913 Edition

Self-abuse

Selfˊ-abuse′

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Noun.

1.

The abuse of one’s own self, powers, or faculties.

2.

Self-deception; delusion.

[Obs.]

Shak.

3.

Masturbation; onanism; self-pollution.

Webster 1828 Edition

Self-abuse

SELF-ABU'SE

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Noun.

[selfand abuse.] The abuse of one's own person or powers.