impair

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UK /ɪmˈpɛə(ɹ)/ US /ɪmˈpɛɹ/nounverbadj

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What does 'impair' mean in this sentence?

Suppoſe a mans credit ſhould ſuffer an impair with thoſe whoſe cenſure is not to be valued; yet think, which is worſe, ſhame or ſin?