ABSTEMIOUSNESS
Ab*ste"mi*ous*ness, n.
Defn: The quality of being abstemious, temperate, or sparing in the use of food and strong drinks. It expresses a greater degree of abstinence than temperance.
ABSTENTION
Ab*sten"tion, a. Etym: [F. See Abstain.]
Defn: The act of abstaining; a holding aloof. Jer. Taylor.
ABSTENTIOUS
Ab*sten"tious, a.
Defn: Characterized by abstinence; self-restraining. Farrar.
ABSTERGE Ab*sterge, v. t. Etym: [L. abstergere, abstersum; ab, abs + tergere to wipe. Cf. F absterger.]
Defn: To make clean by wiping; to wipe away; to cleanse; hence, to purge. [R.] Quincy.
ABSTERGENT
Ab*ster"gent, a. Etym: [L. abstergens, p. pr. of abstergere.]
Defn: Serving to cleanse, detergent.