Adjument
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈæd͡ʒʊmənt/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Adjument is a noun meaning (obsolete) Help; support; that which or one who helps or supports.
Meaning
(obsolete) Help; support; that which or one who helps or supports.
Example Sentences
But by all things needful or requisite, all necessary power either operative or elective, all necessary instruments and adjuments extrinsical and intrinsical, and all conditions are intended.
For if the ſoul of man vvere emancipated by virtue, it vvould not need any regulation or monition, beſides that of its invvard Tribunal; vvhich becauſe ſin does uſurp upon, has ſome relief from thoſe extern adjuments.
1641 June 15, Charles I: Debate on a Motion for abolishing of Deans, Chapters, &c., 1807, The Parliamentary History of England, Volume II: 1625—1642, Hansard, page 831, Thus their office is declared to ne these particulars following: […] 3. To be adjuments, or assistants, to the bishops in cathedrals, as be the archdeacons abroad; […] .
Word Forms
- adjuments
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include supportance, second, appui, assistaunce, supportment, auxiliar.
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