Defatigation

//dɪˌfætɪˈɡeɪʃən// noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Fatigue; weariness. dated, uncountable

    "Another reprehēſion of this colour is in reſpect of defatigation, vvhich makes perſeuerance of greater dignity than inception, for chance or inſtinct of nature may cauſe inception, but ſetled affection, or iudgement, maketh the continuance."

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wearinessweariness

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"Another reprehēſion of this colour is in reſpect of defatigation, vvhich makes perſeuerance of greater dignity than inception, for chance or inſtinct of nature may cauſe inception, but ſetled affection, or iudgement, maketh the continuance."

Etymology

Latin defatigatio.

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