abridge
abridge
(əˈbrɪdʒ
) 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
