abstersion

noun

ab·​ster·​sion
-rzhən,
-rsh-
plural -s
archaic
: the action or process of cleansing

Word History

Etymology

Middle French, from Latin abstersus (past participle of abstergēre) + Middle French -ion

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of abstersion was in the 15th century

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“Abstersion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/abstersion. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

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