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单词 savation
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savationn.

Brit. /seɪˈveɪʃn/, U.S. /seɪˈveɪʃən/
Forms: 1600s–1700s (1800s– English regional) savation, 1800s– saveation (English regional).
Origin: Probably formed within English, by derivation. Etymons: save v., -ation suffix.
Etymology: Probably irregularly < save v. + -ation suffix, perhaps as an alteration of salvation n.
Chiefly English regional (north-western and midlands). Now rare.
The action of saving money, time, etc.; a saving.
ΘΚΠ
the mind > possession > retaining > sparingness or frugality > [noun] > saving or economizing
saving1551
moderation1601
savation?1670
Hooverizing1918
belt-tightening1934
slimming1958
society > trade and finance > management of money > expenditure > moderation or reduction in expenditure > [noun]
safety1549
moderation1601
retention1655
retrenchment1667
savation?1670
saving1731
waist-tightening1882
cutback1943
?1670 (c1645) J. Cavendish & E. Brackley Concealed Fansyes iii, in PMLA (1931) 46 822 Your'e all upon the savation of yoe money, but I have none to losse.
1724 J. Macky Journey through Eng. (ed. 2) II. xii. 181 Which (to use that Country People's Word) was a great Savation of Money to my Lord Duke.
1842 A. Wilson Songs by Wilsons 16 Besoide the saveation o' their shoon [= shoes].
1854 A. E. Baker Gloss. Northants. Words II. 197 You may go that road, but there's no great savation in it.
1892 Jrnl. Gypsy Lore Soc. Apr. 203 Youah shuah it should be a 'spensible supper an' no savation of no money.
This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, December 2012; most recently modified version published online March 2022).
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