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Exorcise

Exorcise Meaning & Definition
Exorcise Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Exorcise?

[v] expel through adjuration or prayers; of evil spirits; in certain religions

Synonyms | Synonyms for Exorcise: exorcize

Related Terms | Find terms related to Exorcise:

See Also | boot out | chuck out | eject | exclude | expel | kick out | throw out | turf out | turn out

Exorcise In Webster's Dictionary

\Ex"or*cise\ ([e^]ks"[o^]r*s[imac]z), v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Exorcised} (-s[imac]zd); p. pr. & vb. n. {Exorcising} (-s[imac]`z[i^]ng).] [L. exorcizare, Gr. 'exorki`zein; 'ex out + "orki`zein to make one swear, bind by an oath, fr. "o`rkos oath: cf. F. exorciser.] 1. To cast out, as a devil, evil spirits, etc., by conjuration or summoning by a holy name, or by certain ceremonies; to expel (a demon) or to conjure (a demon) to depart out of a person possessed by one. He impudently excorciseth devils in the church. --Prynne. 2. To deliver or purify from the influence of an evil spirit or demon. Exorcise the beds and cross the walls. --Dryden. Mr. Spectator . . . do all you can to exorcise crowds who are . . . processed as I am. --Spectator.

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