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† aˈbreption Obs.
[n. of action, f. L. abrept- ppl. stem of abrip-ĕre, f. ab off, away + rap-ĕre to snatch: see -ion1.]
Snatching away; complete separation.
1681H. Hallywell Melampronæa 73 (T) Cardan relates of himself that he could when he pleased fall into this ἀϕαίρεσις, disjunction, or abreption of his soul from his body. 1686Reg. Privy C. Scotland (1932) XIII. 76 In this case his Majestie was not to be considered in his royal capacity as giving gifts or grants, in which case there is place for abreption and subreption. 1828Blackw. Mag. XXIV. 157/2 This earliest Abreption of this famous Fleece. 1872McClintock & Strong Bibl., Eccles. Cycl. IV. 623/2 Such an abreption of bodily functions is calculated to enhance the perceptions of celestial verities. |