abbreviature (countable and uncountable, plural abbreviatures)
An abridgment; a compendium; an abstract. [since the late 16th century]
(obsolete) An abbreviated state or form. [only during the early to mid 17th century]
A shortened form of a word or phrase, used in place of the whole; an abbreviation. [since the mid 17th century]
(obsolete) The process of abbreviating. [only during the early to late 17th century]
Source: Wiktionary
Ab*bre"vi*a*ture, n.
1. An abbreviation; an abbreviated state or form. [Obs.]
2. An abridgment; a compendium or abstract. This is an excellent abbreviature of the whole duty of a Christian. Jer. Taylor.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
4 April 2025
(verb) kill by cutting the head off with a guillotine; “The French guillotined many Vietnamese while they occupied the country”
Decaffeinated coffee is not caffeine-free. Studies from the National Institute of Health (US) have shown that virtually all decaf coffee types contain caffeine. A 236-ml (8-oz) cup of decaf coffee contains up to 7 mg of caffeine, whereas a regular cup provided 70-140 mg.
