† ˈminishment Obs.
[f. minish v. + -ment.]
The action or process of lessening; diminution.
| 1533 More Debell. Salem. Wks. 967/2 If you fynde..that the putting away of that lawe, be better..for this lande without the minishment of the fayth in the same. 1577–87 Holinshed Chron. III. 1140/1 That the castell with all..munitions of warre, should be wholie rendred without wasting, hiding, or minishment thereof. 1664 Atkyns Orig. Printing 9 That they shall keep all the Lands, Honours, and Dignities..whole, without any manner of minishment. |