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Attrite

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\At*trite"\, a. [L. attritus, p. p. of atterere; ad + terere to rub. See {Trite}.] 1. Rubbed; worn by friction. --Milton. 2. (Theol.) Repentant from fear of punishment; having attrition of grief for sin; -- opposed to {contrite}.

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