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Entry 1 sense Webster, 1913

Abstemiousness

· Ab·ste·mi·ous·ness · IPA /æbˈsti.mi.əs.nəs/
01 n. The quality of being abstemious, temperate, or sparing in the use of food and strong drinks. It expresses a greater degree of abstinence th…
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    The quality of being abstemious, temperate, or sparing in the use of food and strong drinks. It expresses a greater degree of abstinence than temperance.