What is the act of wearing, or the state of being worn; consumption by use; diminution by friction; as, the wear of a garment called?
wear — The act of wearing, or the state of being worn; consumption by use; diminution by friction; as, the wear of a garment. (Webster's 1913.)
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- Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913 edition (public domain, via GCIDE / Project Gutenberg).
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