Abstinence :: Abstinence (n.) The act or practice of abstaining; voluntary forbearance of any action, especially the refraining from an indulgence of appetite, or from customary gratifications of animal or sensual propensities. Specifically, the practice of abstaining from intoxicating beverages, -- called also total abstinence..
Abstinence :: Abstinence (n.) The practice of self-denial by depriving one's self of certain kinds of food or drink, especially of meat..
Augustinian :: Augustinian (n.) A member of one of the religious orders called after St. Augustine; an Austin friar.
Augustinian :: Augustinian (a.) Of or pertaining to St. Augustine, bishop of Hippo in Northern Africa (b. 354 -- d. 430), or to his doctrines..
Augustinian :: Augustinian (n.) One of a class of divines, who, following St. Augustine, maintain that grace by its nature is effectual absolutely and creatively, not relatively and conditionally..
Balaustine :: Balaustine (n.) The pomegranate tree (Punica granatum). The bark of the root, the rind of the fruit, and the flowers are used medicinally..
Bastinado :: Bastinado (n.) A blow with a stick or cudgel.
Bastinado :: Bastinado (n.) A sound beating with a stick or cudgel. Specifically: A form of punishment among the Turks, Chinese, and others, consisting in beating an offender on the soles of his feet..