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What does aphetic mean?

Looking for the meaning or definition of the word aphetic? Here's what it means.

Adjective
  1. (phonology) Of, relating to, or formed by aphesis.
  2. (astrology) Of or relating to the apheta; life-giving.
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The word scape is defined as an aphetic form of the common word escape, meaning a primitive usage with a missing first vowel or syllable.
The name Turney, well known in Nottingham, is from the town of Tournay, or is aphetic for attorney.

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