attrite
adjUS /əˈtɹaɪt/
Etymology From Latin attrītus (“ground”).
1
Archaic Regretful of one's wrongdoing merely due to fear of punishment.
2
Archaic Worn by rubbing or friction.
- Derived terms
- attriteness
adj — 2 senses
US /əˈtɹaɪt/
Etymology From Latin attrītus (“ground”).
Archaic Regretful of one's wrongdoing merely due to fear of punishment.
Archaic Worn by rubbing or friction.
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