abstinent.
Refraining from indulgence, especially from the indulgence of appetite.
Meaning & usage
Refraining from indulgence, especially from the indulgence of appetite.
Where this word comes from
First attested in the late 14th century as Middle English abstinent, abstynent, from Old French abstinent, from Latin abstinēns, present participle of abstineō. See abstain.
One who abstains; a faster.
Alternative letter-case form of Abstinent.
Where this word comes from
From Middle English abstinent (adjective form).
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