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The work of cleansing (usually with soap and water)
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lavation
Word definitions for lavation in dictionaries
WordNet
Word definitions in WordNet
n. the work of cleansing (usually with soap and water) [syn: wash , washing ]
Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary
Word definitions in Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary
"act of washing," 1620s, from Latin lavationem (nominative lavatio ), noun of action from past participle stem of lavare (see lave ). Related: Lavations .
The Collaborative International Dictionary
Word definitions in The Collaborative International Dictionary
Lavation \La*va"tion\, n. [L. lavatio: cf. OF. lavation.] A washing or cleansing. [Obs. or R.]
Wiktionary
Word definitions in Wiktionary
n. (context obsolete English) A washing or cleanse.
Usage examples of lavation.
At the farther end of the cook room I saw George pour hot water into his dishpan, light his pipe, and put the tableware through its required lavation.