n. [ L. attritio: cf. F. attrition. ] 1. The act of rubbing together; friction; the act of wearing by friction, or by rubbing substances together; abrasion. [ 1913 Webster ]
Effected by attrition of the inward stomach. Arbuthnot. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. The state of being worn. Johnson. [ 1913 Webster ]
3. (Theol.) Grief for sin arising only from fear of punishment or feelings of shame. See Contrition. Wallis. [ 1913 Webster ]