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ˈdepriment, a. (n.) rare.
[ad. L. dēpriment-em, pr. pple. of dēprimĕre to press down, depress, f. de- I. 1 + premĕre to press.]
a. Depressing; pressing or forcing down. Also fig.
1713Derham Phys. Theol. iv. ii. 99 The Attollent and Depriment Muscles. 1721Bailey, Depriment [in Anatomy] is one of the straight Muscles which moves the Ball of the Eye. 1939Mind XLVIII. 282 We have the peculiar ‘depriment’ emotion of reverence in the contemplation of the moral law.
b. as n. Something that depresses or lowers.
a1624Bp. M. Smith Serm. Job xxix. 14 Praises they esteeme for bubbles, and applauses for bables..robes of scarlet or purple for depriments and detriments. |