abusion (countable and uncountable, plural abusions)
(obsolete) Misuse, abuse. [Attested from around 1350 to 1470 until the late 17th century.]
(obsolete) Abuse of the truth; deceit, lying. [Attested from around 1350 to 1470 until the late 17th century.]
(obsolete) Violation of law or propriety; outrage, improper behaviour. [Attested from around 1350 to 1470 until the late 17th century.]
(obsolete) Catachresis. [Attested from around 1350 to 1470 until the late 17th century.]
(obsolete) Physical, mental, verbal, or sexual abuse. [Attested from around 1350 to 1470 until the late 17th century.]
Source: Wiktionary
A*bu"sion, n. Etym: [OE. abusion, abusioun, OF. abusion, fr. L. abusio misuse of words, f. abuti. See Abuse, v. t.]
Definition: Evil or corrupt usage; abuse; wrong; reproach; deception; cheat. Chaucer.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
2 April 2025
(adjective) secret or hidden; not openly practiced or engaged in or shown or avowed; “covert actions by the CIA”; “covert funding for the rebels”
According to Guinness World Records, the largest coffee press is 230 cm (7 ft 6 in) in height and 72 cm (2 ft 4 in) in diameter and was created by Salzillo Tea and Coffee (Spain) in Murcia, Spain, in February 2007. The cafetière consists of a stainless steel container, a filtering piston, and a superior lid.
