English word abridge comes from Middle English abrigge
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| abrigge | Middle English (enm) | |
| abridge | English (eng) | (transitive) Cut short; truncate. [First attested from around (1350 to 1470)]. (transitive) To curtail. [First attested from around (1350 to 1470)]. (transitive) To make shorter; to shorten in duration or extent. [First attested from around (1350 to 1470)]. (transitive) To shorten or contract by using fewer words, yet retaining the sense; to epitomize; to condense[First attested in 1384.]. [...] |