DETERSIONS

Noun

detersions

plural of detersion

Anagrams

• desertions

Source: Wiktionary


DETERSION

De*ter"sion, n. Etym: [Cf. F. détersion. See Deterge.]

Definition: The act of deterging or cleansing, as a sore.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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