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excoriateOne entry found. Main Entry: ex·co·ri·ate Pronunciation: \ek-ˈskȯr-ē-ˌāt\ Function: transitive verb Inflected Form(s): ex·co·ri·at·ed; ex·co·ri·at·ing Etymology: Middle English, from Late Latin excoriatus, past participle of excoriare, from Latin ex- + corium skin, hide — more at cuirass Date: 15th century 1 : to wear off the skin of : abrade — ex·co·ri·a·tion \(ˌ)ek-ˌskȯr-ē-ˈā-shən\ noun
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