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verb
rareTo reverse the augmentation of; to diminish, lessen, reduce.
Origin
Early 17th century; earliest use found in Randle Cotgrave (fl. 1587–?1630), lexicographer. From dis- + augment, originally after Middle French, French †desaugmenter.
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