nonerasure

e·ra·sure

[ih-rey-sher]
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

non·e·ra·sure, noun
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erasure (ɪˈreɪʒə) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
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

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Nonerasure is always a great word to know.
So is ninnyhammer. 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.
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erasure
1734, from erase + -ure.
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