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nonerasure
e·ra·sure
/
ɪˈreɪ
ʃər
/
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[
ih-
rey
-sher
]
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noun
1.
an act or instance of
erasing
.
2.
a place where something has been
erased
; a spot or mark left after
erasing
:
You can't sign a contract with so many erasures in it.
Origin:
1725–35;
erase
+
-ure
Related forms
non·e·ra·sure,
noun
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erasure
(ɪˈreɪʒə)
—
n
1.
the act or an instance of erasing
2.
the place or mark, as on a piece of paper, where something has been erased
Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 10th Edition
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Nonerasure
is always a great word to know.
So is
ninnyhammer
. Does it mean:
So is
doohickey
. Does it mean:
So is
gobo
. Does it mean:
a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison.
a fool or simpleton; ninny.
a gadget; dingus; thingumbob.
an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance.
a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes.
a screen or mat covered with a dark material for shielding a camera lens from excess light or glare.
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Etymonline
Word Origin & History
erasure
1734, from
erase
+
-ure
.
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper
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