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Webster 1913 Edition
Abstemiousness
Ab-ste′mi-ous-ness
,Noun.
The quality of being abstemious, temperate, or sparing in the use of food and strong drinks. It expresses a greater degree of abstinence than temperance.
Webster 1828 Edition
Abstemiousness
ABSTE'MIOUSNESS
,Noun.
This word expresses a greater degree of abstinence than temperance.