Definition of abridge

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a·bridge    (-brj) KEY 

TRANSITIVE VERB:
a·bridged, a·bridg·ing, a·bridg·es

1. To reduce the length of (a written text); condense.
2. To cut short; curtail. See Synonyms at shorten.

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ETYMOLOGY:
Middle English abregen, from Old French abregier, from Late Latin abbrevire, to shorten ; see abbreviate

OTHER FORMS:
a·bridger(Noun)