abscise

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Synonyms: absciss

Antonyms: absciss

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Verb

1. {{lb|en|transitive}} To [[cut off]]. {{defdate|First attested in the early 17^th century.}}<ref name=SOED>{{R:SOED5|page=8}}</ref>
2. {{lb|en|intransitive|botany}} To [[separate]] by means of [[abscission]]; to [[shed]] or [[drop]] off. {{defdate|First attested in the early 20^th century.}}<ref name=SOED/>

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