v., Obs. rare. [a. mid. Fr. abrévie-r, abb-, (14th c.) ad. L. abbreviāre to shorten: see ABBREVIATE, the modern form from L., and ABRIDGE, the earlier equivalent from OFr. abregier.] = ABBREVIATE, ABRIDGE.
1483. Caxton, G. Leg., 424/4. Which hystorye Saint Justyn abreuyed or shorted.
