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The act of abstaining; a holding aloof.

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  1. a. The act of abstaining; a holding aloof.
  2. n. the trait of abstaining (especially from alcohol)
  3. The act of abstaining; a holding aloof. Jer. Taylor.
  4. n:100 n the trait of abstaining (especially from alcohol)