NEGLECTION

Etymology

Noun

neglection (plural neglections)

(now, nonstandard) neglect

Anagrams

• lentogenic

Source: Wiktionary


Neg*lec"tion, n. Etym: [L. neglectio.]

Definition: The state of being negligent; negligence. [Obs.] Shak.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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