suffumigate
verb (used with object)
to fumigate from below; apply fumes or smoke to.
suffumigation
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a word derived from
suffumigate.
Example Sentences
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Because, the knave replied, in performing the invocation rites, he had carelessly omitted the necessary suffumigation, and at this omission the spirit had taken offence.
From Witch, Warlock, and Magician Historical Sketches of Magic and Witchcraft in England and Scotland by Adams, W. H. Davenport (William Henry Davenport)
Tut, it is the sorting, and the dividing, and the mixing, and the tempering, and the searching, and the decocting, that makes the fumigation and the suffumigation.
From Cynthia's Revels by Jonson, Ben
"Gathering the herbs for the suffumigation which shall tell me in what part of the world thou shalt lay thy bones!" said the magician, solemnly.
From Calavar or The Knight of The Conquest, A Romance of Mexico by Bird, Robert Montgomery
The seed of the agnus castus is highly valued as a draught, whether taken inwardly, applied outwardly or used as a suffumigation.
By this strong suffumigation, By this potent invocation, Spirits!
From The Lancashire Witches A Romance of Pendle Forest by Ainsworth, William Harrison
