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Definition of Abstemiousness

Abstemiousness
Abstemiousness Ab*ste"mi*ous*ness, n. The quality of being abstemious, temperate, or sparing in the use of food and strong drinks. It expresses a greater degree of abstinence than temperance.

Meaning of Abstemiousness from wikipedia

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