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Definition abrade

Etymology 1

Verb

abrade (third-person singular simple present abrades, present participle abrading, simple past and past participle abraded)

1. (transitive) To rub or wear off; erode. [First attested in the late 17 century.]
2. (transitive) To wear down or exhaust, as a person; irritate. [First attested in the mid 18 century.]
3. (transitive) To irritate by rubbing; chafe. [First attested in the mid 18 century.]
4. (transitive) To cause the surface to become more rough.
5. (intransitive) To undergo abrasion.

Etymology 2

From Middle English abraiden.

Verb

abrade (third-person singular simple present abrades, present participle abrading, simple past and past participle abraded)

1. (transitive) Obsolete spelling of abraid

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