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Attrition [Noun] Webster's Dictionary 1828

1. Abrasion; the act of wearing by friction, or rubbing substances together.

2. the change of aliment is effected by the attrition of the stomach.

3. the state of being worn.

4. with divines, grief for sin arising from fear of punishment; the lowest degree of repentance.

Attrition [Noun] Webster's Dictionary 1913

1. The act of rubbing together; friction; the act of wearing by friction, or by rubbing substances together; abrasion.

2. The state of being worn.

3. Grief for sin arising only from fear of punishment or feelings of shame. See Contrition.