The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:

Attrite \At*trite"\, a. [L. attritus, p. p. of atterere; ad +
   terere to rub. See Trite.]
   1. Rubbed; worn by friction. --Milton.
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   2. (Theol.) Repentant from fear of punishment; having
      attrition of grief for sin; -- opposed to contrite.
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