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In a worn state
Answer for the clue "In a worn state ", 7 letters:
attrite
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Word definitions for attrite in dictionaries
The Collaborative International Dictionary
Word definitions in The Collaborative International Dictionary
Attrite \At*trite"\, a. [L. attritus, p. p. of atterere; ad + terere to rub. See Trite .] Rubbed; worn by friction. --Milton. (Theol.) Repentant from fear of punishment; having attrition of grief for sin; -- opposed to contrite .
Wiktionary
Word definitions in Wiktionary
Etymology 1 vb. (alternative form of attrit English) Etymology 2 regretful of one's wrongdoing merely due to fear of punishment (compare contrite)
Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary
Word definitions in Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary
"worn down," 1620s, from Latin attritus , past participle of atterere (see attrition ).
Usage examples of attrite.
The first is its obvious reliance on large numbers of highly capable (and expensive) platforms such as the M-1 tank, F-14,15, and 18 aircraft and CVN/DDG-51/SSN-688 ships designed principally to be used jointly or individually to destroy and attrite other forces and supporting capability.