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attainture

noun · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

A state of being found guilty of an offence.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: obsolete

Examples

  • 1637, Philemon Holland (translator), Britain, or A Chorographicall Description [...] by William Camden, London: George Latham, “The O-Neales, and their rebellions in our time,” p. 122, The title and place of Earle of Tir-Oen was presently granted: but as touching the inheritance, considering that upon the forfaiture and attainture of Shan O-Neale the Kings of England were invested therein, the matter was referred unto Queene Elizabeth:

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: attainder, attaintment, condemnation, attainture, blame, censure, condemning, damnation, dispraise, disapprobation, disapproval, improbation, reprehension

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

Imputation of dishonour.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: obsolete

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: attainder, disgrace

Antonyms: none provided

3

noun

Meaning 3

Unhealthy bodily condition.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: obsolete

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: disease

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From Medieval Latin attinctūra, used to translate Old French ateint, from Vulgar Latin *attinctus (perfect passive participle of Latin attingō).