The Collaborative International Dictionary
Abature
Abature \Ab"a*ture\ ([.a]b"[.a]*t[-u]r; 135), n. [F. abatture,
fr. abattre. See Abate.]
Grass and sprigs beaten or trampled down by a stag passing
through them.
--Crabb.
[1913 Webster] ||
Wiktionary
abature
n. (context usually pluralonly English) Grass and sprigs beaten or trampled down by a stag passing through them. (Late 16th century.)(R:SOED5: page=2)