abridgment

The story

1. Middle French · derived fromabrégement
2. Middle English · inherited fromabrygement
3. English todayabridgment

First attested in 1494. From Middle English abrygement, from Middle French abrégement. Equivalent to abridge + -ment.

First known use, by meaning

• First attested from around (1350 to 1470). The act of abridging; reduction or deprivation
• First attested from around (1350 to 1470). An epitome or compend, as of a book; a shortened or abridged form; an abbreviation.