"attrectation" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From Latin attrectatio, from ad + tractare (“to handle”). Etymology templates: {{uder|en|la|attrectatio}} Latin attrectatio Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} attrectation (uncountable)
  1. (obsolete) Frequent handling or touching; fingering. Tags: obsolete, uncountable
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