n. [ OE. abusion, abusioun, OF. abusion, fr. L. abusio misuse of words, f. abuti. See Abuse, v. t. ] Evil or corrupt usage; abuse; wrong; reproach; deception; cheat. Chaucer. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ L. fusio, fr. fundere, fusum to pour, melt: cf. F. fusion. See Fuse, v. t., aud cf, Foison. ]
The universal fusion of races, languages, and customs . . .
had produced a corresponding fusion of creeds. C. Kingsley. [ 1913 Webster ]
Watery fusion (Chem.)
n. [ L. fusio, fr. fundere, fusum to pour, melt: cf. F. fusion. See Fuse, v. t., aud cf, Foison. ]
The universal fusion of races, languages, and customs . . .
had produced a corresponding fusion of creeds. C. Kingsley. [ 1913 Webster ]
Watery fusion (Chem.)