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Detriment
Pronunciation : Det"ri*ment
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [L. detrimentum, fr. deterere, detritum, to rub or wear away; de + terere to rub: cf. F. d?triment. See Trite.]
Definition : 1. That which injures or causes damage; mischief; harm; diminution; loss; damage; -- used very generically; as, detriments to property, religion, morals, etc. I can repair That detriment, if such it be. Milton.
2. A charge made to students and barristers for incidental repairs of the rooms they occupy. [Eng.]
Syn. -- Injury; loss; damage; disadvantage; prejudice; hurt; mischief; harm.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
Pronunciation : Det"ri*ment
Part of Speech : v.
Definition : Defn: To do injury to; to hurt. [Archaic] Other might be determined thereby. Fuller.
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Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
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