The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:

Abature \Ab"a*ture\ ([.a]b"[.a]*t[-u]r; 135), n. [F. abatture,
   fr. abattre. See Abate.]
   Grass and sprigs beaten or trampled down by a stag passing
   through them. --Crabb.
   [1913 Webster]