disuse: Meaning and Definition of

dis•use

Pronunciation: (n.dis-ys'v.dis-yz'), [key]
— n., v., -used, -us•ing.
—n.
  1. discontinuance of use or practice: Traditional customs are falling into disuse.
—v.t.
  1. to cease to use.
Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease.
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