English

Noun

refrenation ‎(plural refrenations)

1. (obsolete) An act of refraining.

References

• 1816, Jane Harvey, Brougham Castle: A Novel, p. 29 :

  Cadmus dryly replied —"On that point also we can have no divarication, sir; I too would use my utmost powers of refrenation with my ward until such elucidation was made where I might see it to be equinecessary; I mean naething discourteous, my dear sir; I cherish the highest respect for you and your family, but a matter of this nature requires deep and mature ponderation."