ABSOLVENT

Etymology

Adjective

absolvent (comparative more absolvent, superlative most absolvent)

(rare) Absolving.

Noun

absolvent (plural absolvents)

(rare) An absolver.

Source: Wiktionary


Ab*solv"ent, a. Etym: [L. absolvens, p. pr. of absolvere.]

Definition: Absolving. [R.] Carlyle.

Ab*solv"ent, n.

Definition: An absolver. [R.] Hobbes.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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