abridgment
The origin and history of abridgment.
Etymology
First recorded in 1494, abridgment comes from Middle English abrygement, from Middle French abrégement, and is equivalent to abridge + -ment.
The origin and history of abridgment.
First recorded in 1494, abridgment comes from Middle English abrygement, from Middle French abrégement, and is equivalent to abridge + -ment.
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