abridge

abridge

(əˈbrɪdʒPronunciation for abridge)
  verb (transitive)
    1 to reduce the length of (a written work) by condensing or rewriting
    2 to curtail; diminish
    3 archaic to deprive of (privileges, rights, etc)
  [C14: via Old French abregier from Late Latin abbreviāre to shorten]

aˈbridgable or aˈbridgeable
adjective
  > aˈbridger
noun

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