01 n. The act of rubbing together; friction; the act of wearing by friction, or by rubbing substances together; abrasion.
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The act of rubbing together; friction; the act of wearing by friction, or by rubbing substances together; abrasion.“Effected by attrition of the inward stomach.” — Arbuthnot.
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The state of being worn.
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Grief for sin arising only from fear of punishment or feelings of shame. See Contrition.(Theol.) See: Contrition