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    abature
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abature, n. [F. abatture, fr. abattre. See Abate.]. 
                                            
                                         Grass and sprigs beaten or trampled down by a stag passing through them.                                         Crabb.                                         [1913 Webster]                                                                                                                    
                                                                                    
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