Scanted

adj, verb

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Definitions

Verb
  1. 1
    simple past and past participle of scant form-of, participle, past
Adjective
  1. 1
    Diminished; restricted. archaic

    "Subdue desire, and bridle loose delight; / Use scanted diet, and forbeare your fill […]"

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skimpstintthreadbareabstemiousangustifoliateangustirostrate

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"Subdue desire, and bridle loose delight; / Use scanted diet, and forbeare your fill […]"

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