Obs. [ad. late L. jejūnātiōn-em (Tertull.), n. of action from jejūnāre to fast.] Fasting, abstinence from food.
1623. Cockeram, Ieiunation, fasting.
1632. Lithgow, Trav., X. 445. Restrained to a relenting ieiunation.
1658. in Phillips.
