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refrain

2 entries found.

Main Entry:
1re·frain 
          Listen to the pronunciation of 1refrain
Pronunciation:
\ri-ˈfrān\
Function:
verb
Etymology:
Middle English refreynen, from Anglo-French refreiner, refreindre, from Latin refrenare, from re- + frenum bridle — more at frenum
Date:
14th century
transitive verbarchaic : curb, restrainintransitive verb: to keep oneself from doing, feeling, or indulging in something and especially from following a passing impulse <refrained from having dessert>
re·frain·ment 
          Listen to the pronunciation of refrainment \-mənt\ noun


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