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lustrate

Pronunciation: /ˈlʌstreɪt/

Definition of lustrate

verb

[with object] rare
  • purify by expiatory sacrifice, ceremonial washing, or some other ritual action:a soul lustrated in the baptismal waters

Derivatives

lustration

Pronunciation: /-ˈstreɪʃ(ə)n/

noun

Origin:

early 17th century: from Latin lustrat- 'purified by lustral rites', from the verb lustrare, from lustrum (see lustrum)

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