lavation
Americannoun
noun
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Etymology
Origin of lavation
1620–30; < Latin lavātiōn- (stem of lavātiō ) a washing, equivalent to lavāt ( us ) (past participle of lavāre to wash) + -iōn- -ion
Example Sentences
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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.
From Waifs and Strays Part 1 by Henry, O.
We returned to the casa real, made a lavation, which we much needed, and went over to the cura's to dine.
From Incidents of Travel in Yucatan, Vol. II. by Stephens, John L.
And he who would avenge a murder shall observe all the precautionary ceremonies of lavation, and any others which the God commands in cases of this kind.
From Laws by Jowett, Benjamin
This was renewed every hour of the day; for Roseton's fancy indulged the frequent and the casual lavation, and his exacting taste demanded the strictest purity.
From The Continental Monthly, Vol. 1, No. 2, February, 1862 Devoted To Literature And National Policy by Various
The same ceremony took place with each—one foot only being honored with a lavation.
From Pencillings by the Way Written During Some Years of Residence and Travel in Europe by Willis, N. Parker
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