EXPROBRATION

Etymology

Noun

exprobration (plural exprobrations)

(obsolete) reproachful accusation; upbraiding

Source: Wiktionary


Ex`pro*bra"tion, n. Etym: [L. exprobration: cf. F. exprobration.]

Definition: Reproachful accusation; upbraiding. [Obs.] A fearful exprobration of our unworthiness. Jer. Taylor.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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