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Lavation

Lavation \La*va"tion\, n. [L. lavatio: cf. OF. lavation.] A washing or cleansing. [Obs. or R.]

Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary
lavation

"act of washing," 1620s, from Latin lavationem (nominative lavatio), noun of action from past participle stem of lavare (see lave). Related: Lavations.

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lavation

n. (context obsolete English) A washing or cleanse.

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lavation

n. the work of cleansing (usually with soap and water) [syn: wash, washing]

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.