Etymology

abstemiousness

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Today it means: The quality of being abstemious, temperate, or sparing, particularly in the use of food and strong drinks. Full definition →

First used early 17th c.
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The story

From abstemious + -ness.

First known use, by meaning

  • from early 17th c. The quality of being abstemious, temperate, or sparing, particularly in the use of food and strong drinks.

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