Abstinent: alternatives and connections

Abstaining from wine.

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Abstaining from wine.

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One who acts, or takes part in any affair; a doer.

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One who does; one performs or executes; one who is wont and ready to act; an actor; an agent.

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One who, or that which, works; a laborer; a performer; as, a worker in brass.

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One pledged to entire abstinence from all intoxicating drinks.

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To hold one's self aloof; to forbear or refrain voluntarily, and especially from an indulgence of the passions or appetites; -- with from.

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To hold one's self aloof; to forbear or refrain voluntarily, and especially from an indulgence of the passions or appetites; -- with from.

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Characterized by abstinence; self-restraining.

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Characterized by abstinence; self-restraining.

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The act or practice of abstaining; voluntary forbearance of any action, especially the refraining from an indulgence of appetite, or from customary g…

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The act or practice of abstaining; voluntary forbearance of any action, especially the refraining from an indulgence of appetite, or from customary g…

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One who abstains; esp., one who abstains from the use of intoxicating liquors.

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Characterized by abstinence; self-restraining.

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