abstinent

Etymology 1

First attested in the late 14th century as Middle English abstinent, abstynent, from Old French abstinent, from Latin abstinēns, present participle of abstineō. See abstain.

adj

  1. Refraining from indulgence, especially from the indulgence of appetite.

Etymology 2

From Middle English abstinent (adjective form).

noun

  1. One who abstains; a faster.

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