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deterge

[ dih-turj ]

verb (used with object)

deterged, deterging.
  1. to wipe or wash away; cleanse.
  2. to cleanse of impurities or undesirable matter, as a wound.


deterge

/ ɪˈɜː /

verb

  1. tr to wash or wipe away; cleanse

    to deterge a wound

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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  • ·ٱg· noun
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yvlog History and Origins

Origin of deterge1

First recorded in 1615–25; from French éٱ, from Latin ŧٱŧ “to wipe off,” equivalent to ŧ- prefix indicating removal + ٱŧ “to wipe”; de-
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yvlog History and Origins

Origin of deterge1

C17: from Latin ŧٱŧ to wipe away, from de- + ٱŧ to wipe
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The deterging, cleansing Gargarisin referred to § 112, is a light Infusion of the Tops of Sage, adding two Ounces of Honey to each Pint of it.

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And when the Ulcer has been well deterged, and the tumified Glands entirely consumed by Suppuration, there remains nothing but to apply a simple Plaister to bring the Wound to a Cicatrice.

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Is the diamond in danger when it is put into the crucible; is the gold deteriorated when it is being deterged from dross?” was responded.

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Accordingly, wetting one end of his handkerchief with the all deterging specific, he began to rub away on the planks, without heeding the remonstrances of Mrs. Policy.

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This Issue should be dressed afterwards according to our Author's Direction; and in the gradual healing of the Ulcer, it may be properly deterged by adding a little Præcipitate to the Digestive.

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