Abridgements

/əˈbrɪdʒmənts/ noun

Definition

Plural of abridgement; multiple shortened or condensed versions of works.

Etymology

Plural form of 'abridgement' using standard '-s' ending.

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Libraries of the Victorian era were full of abridgements—they were the e-books of their time, making knowledge portable and affordable!

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