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单词 rebatement
释义

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.

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