v. Obs. rare. [ad. L. absterrē-re to frighten from, f. abs from + terrē-re to frighten.] To deter. (Perhaps only used by Becon.)
1542. Becon, Christmas Banq., Wks. 1843, 63. This in like manner should abster and fear me and mine from doing evil. Ibid., Pleas. New Nosegay, Wks. 1843, 198. Unfeigned Humility … also absterreth and frayeth us from all arrogancy, pride, and elation of mind.
