English Explanatory Dictionary

attainture

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A state of being found guilty of an offence.
  2. Imputation of dishonour.
  3. Unhealthy bodily condition.

Word forms

attainture attaintures

Etymology

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

Synonyms

attainder attaintment condemnation attainture blame censure condemning damnation dispraise disapprobation disapproval improbation reprehension disgrace disease

Related words

attaint
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