abjection

The story

1. Latin · derived fromabiectus“cast down”
2. Late Latin · derived fromabiectiōn-
3. Middle French · derived fromabjection
4. Middle English · inherited fromabjeccioun
5. English todayabjection

From Middle English abjeccioun, from either Middle French abjection or Late Latin abiectiōn-, from Latin abiectus (“cast down”). * See abject.

Words from the same roots

First known use, by meaning

• First attested from around (1350 to 1470). A low or downcast condition; meanness of spirit; abasement; degradation.
• Attested from around (1350 to 1470) until the mid 16ᵗʰ century. Something cast off; garbage.
• Attested from the early 16ᵗʰ century until the mid 17ᵗʰ century. The act of bringing down or humbling; casting down.
• Attested from the early 17ᵗʰ century until the mid 17ᵗʰ century. The act of casting off; rejection.