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DESUETUDE

\dɪsjˈuːətjˌuːd], \dɪsjˈuːətjˌuːd], \d_ɪ_s_j_ˈuː_ə_t_j_ˌuː_d]\

Definitions of DESUETUDE

2006 - WordNet 3.0
2011 - English Dictionary Database
1919 - The Winston Simplified Dictionary
1899 - The american dictionary of the english language.
1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language
1790 - A Complete Dictionary of the English Language

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a state of inactivity or disuse

2006 - WordNet 3.0
By Princeton University

a state of inactivity or disuse

2011 - English Dictionary Database
By DataStellar Co., Ltd

Disuse of custom, practice, or fashion.

1919 - The Winston Simplified Dictionary
By William Dodge Lewis, Edgar Arthur Singer

Disuse: discontinuance of custom, habit, or practice.

1899 - The american dictionary of the english language.
By Daniel Lyons

n. [Latin] Cessation of practice, custom, or fashion; disuse.

1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

Cessation from being accustomed.

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

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