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Webster 1913 Edition

Abrade

Ab-rade′

,
Verb.
T.
[
imp. & p. p.
Abraded
;
p. pr. & vb. n.
Abrading
.]
[L.
abradere
,
abrasum
, to scrape off;
ab
+
radere
to scrape. See
Rase
,
Raze
.]
To rub or wear off; to waste or wear away by friction;
as, to
abrade
rocks
.
Lyell.

A-brade′

,
Verb.
T.
Same as
Abraid
.
[Obs.]

Webster 1828 Edition

Abrade

ABRA'DE

,
Verb.
T.
[L. abrado, to scrape, from rado.]
To rub or wear off; to waste by friction; used especially to express the action of sharp, corrosive medicines, in wearing away or removing the mucus of the membranes.

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