"compend" meaning in English

See compend in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

Forms: compends [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} compend (plural compends)
  1. A compendium; an epitome; a summary. Related terms: compendious, compendium
    Sense id: en-compend-en-noun-OuKRlHiI Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

Inflected forms

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