abrase

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Synonyms: abrade, abase, abrash, acrase, brase, abras

Antonyms: abrade, abase, abrash, acrase, brase, abras

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Adjective

1. Rubbed [[smooth]] or [[blank]]. {{defdate|Attested only in the 17^th century.}}<ref name=SOED>{{R:SOED5|page=7}}</ref>

Verb

1. {{lb|en|transitive}} To wear down; rub clean; [[smoothen]]; [[abrade]]. {{defdate|First attested in the late 15^th century.}}<ref name=SOED/>

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