At-tri'tion, n.

(-trĭsh'un), n. [Fr. attrition, Lat. attritio]. 1. The act of wearing by friction, or by rubbing substances together; abrasion. The change of aliment is effected by attrition of the inward stomach. Arbuthnot.

2. The state of being worn. Johnson.
3. (Theol.) Grief for sin arising only from fear of punishment or feelings of shame. Willis.