The act of abjuring; a renunciation upon oath; as “an abjuration of the realm,” by which a person swears to leave the country, and never to return. It is used also for the oath of renunciation. Formerly

To help; to advance; to make better. MEND. This plausible apology does not mend the matter. MEND. Though in some lands the grass is but short, yet it mends garden herbs and fruit. MEND.

To improve; to hasten. MEND. He saw the monster mend his pace. MEND.