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a (obsolete) Produced by abortion; born prematurely. (defdate|Attested from around (1350 to 1470) until the mid 18th century.)
a (medicine) Cutting short; acting to halt or slow the progress (of a disease).
n (obsolete) That which is born or brought forth prematurely; an abortion. (defdate|Attested from around (1150 to 1350) until the mid 18th century.)
n (obsolete) A fruitless effort or issue. (defdate|Attested from the early 17th century until the early 18th century.)
v (transitive|obsolete) To cause an abortion; to render without fruit. (defdate|Attested only in the 17th century.)