| Shorten (shorten) |
|---|
| v. t. | (?) |
|---|
| Short"en |
| [imp. *** p.
p. Shortened &?]; p. pr. *** vb. n.
Shortening.] [See Short, a.] |
To make short or shorter in measure, extent,
or time] as, to shorten distance; to shorten a road; to
shorten days of calamity.
To reduce or diminish in amount, quantity,
or extent; to lessen; to abridge; to curtail; to contract; as, to
shorten work, an allowance of food, etc.
To make deficient (as to); to deprive; --
with of.
To make short or friable, as pastry, with
butter, lard, pot liquor, or the like.
|
| Shorten (shorten) |
|---|
| v. i. | |
|---|
| Short"en |
|
To become short or
shorter; as, the day shortens in northern latitudes from June
to December; a metallic rod shortens by cold.
|
Why Donate?
Here are a number of reasons:
To indicate your approval.
To express your appreciation.
To help pay for website expenses and keep this website online.
Donate Using PayPal
If you have a major credit card (Visa, MasterCard, American Express) or a PayPal account, donating is easy. Just click the dollar amount below to donate:
Donations from Outside of the United States
We welcome donations from anywhere in the world and in any currency. PayPal accepts a number of international currencies.
Donations by Other Methods
If you wish to donate via direct bank deposit or mail a cheque or money order, please
email me
.
|
|
In celebration of Noah Webster's Birthday (October 16, 2009), we have prepared an updated website. 