rebatement1
/rɪˈbeɪtm(ə)nt/noun
1A reduction in a sum of money to be paid; a rebate.
2 Heraldry. A supposed mark of depreciation or dishonour; = abatement. Now historical.
- It is generally considered improbable that such marks (other than those indicating illegitimacy) were ever used in practice..
Origin
Mid 16th century; earliest use found in Robert Record (c1512–1558), mathematician. From rebate + -ment, after Anglo-Norman and Middle French rebatement, Middle French rabattement reduction, discount, decrease.
rebatement2
/rɪˈbeɪtm(ə)nt/Now rare
noun
A channel, recess, or ledge cut into a piece of stone, a wall, etc.
- Chiefly with reference to the construction of the Temple of Solomon as described in the Old Testament and Hebrew Scriptures (1 Kings 6:6)..
Origin
Late 16th century; earliest use found in Robert Dallington (b. 1561), author and courtier. From rebate + -ment. In later use perhaps partly also from rebate + -ment.