abrase

The story

1. Latin · derived fromabrāsus
2. English todayabrase

From Latin abrāsus, perfect passive participle of abrādō (“abrade”), from ab (“from, away from”) + rādō (“scrape”).

First known use, by meaning

• Attested only in the 17ᵗʰ century. Rubbed smooth or blank.
• First attested in the late 15ᵗʰ century. To wear down; rub clean; smoothen; abrade.