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ABSTINENT

\ˈabstɪnənt], \ˈabstɪnənt], \ˈa_b_s_t_ɪ_n_ə_n_t]\

Definitions of ABSTINENT

2006 - WordNet 3.0
2011 - English Dictionary Database
2010 - New Age Dictionary Database
1913 - Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
1919 - The Concise Standard Dictionary of the English Language
1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
1790 - A Complete Dictionary of the English Language

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a person who refrains from drinking intoxicating beverages

2006 - WordNet 3.0
By Princeton University

a person who refrains from drinking intoxicating beverages

2011 - English Dictionary Database
By DataStellar Co., Ltd

One who abstains.
One of a sect who appeared in France and Spain in the 3d century.

2010 - New Age Dictionary Database
By Oddity Software

One who abstains.
One of a sect who appeared in France and Spain in the 3d century.

1913 - Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
By Noah Webster.

Abstemious.
Abstinently.

1919 - The Concise Standard Dictionary of the English Language
By James Champlin Fernald

Refraining from indulgence, especially in the use of food and strong drinks.

1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
By Nuttall, P.Austin.

That uses abstinence.

1790 - A Complete Dictionary of the English Language
By Thomas Sheridan

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