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Definition of Absterge
1. v. t. To make clean by wiping; to wipe away; to cleanse; hence, to purge.
Definition of Absterge
1. Verb. (transitive archaic) To make clean by wiping; to wipe away; to cleanse; hence, to purge. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Absterge
1. to cleanse by wiping [v -STERGED, -STERGING, -STERGES]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Absterge
Literary usage of Absterge
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. A Dictionary of Music and Musicians (A.D. 1450-1889): ...edited by Sir by George Grove, John Alexander Fuller-Maitland (1890)
"О Lord, adapted О g* (71588) from 'absterge Domine. ... 0 Lord.1 wipe aw»y my
Мм, а Б (absterge Oh. Ch.. and " When Jesus.' Domine). ..."
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