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Abbreviatory

Abbreviatory \Ab*bre"vi*a*to*ry\, a. Serving or tending to abbreviate; shortening; abridging.

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abbreviatory

a. Serving or tending to abbreviate; shortening; abridging. (Mid 19^th century.)(R:SOED5: page=3)