lavation

[ ley-vey-shuhn ]

noun

1. the process of washing.

lavation

/ læˈveɪʃən /

noun

1. formal.
   the act or process of washing

Derived Forms

• laˈvational, adjective

Other Words From

• la·vation·al adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of lavation¹

1620–30; < Latin lavātiōn- (stem of lavātiō ) a washing, equivalent to lavāt ( us ) (past participle of lavāre to wash) + -iōn- -ion

Word History and Origins

Origin of lavation¹

C17: from Latin lavātio, from lavāre to wash

Example Sentences

The same ceremony took place with each—one foot only being honored with a lavation.

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To persons addicted to travelling or who are necessarily much exposed to atmospheric vicissitudes, we would particularly recommend the hydropathic treatment, or perhaps more properly, what Dr Johnson terms the �Calido-frigid sponging, or lavation.�

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We returned to the casa real, made a lavation, which we much needed, and went over to the cura's to dine.

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It is certain, however, that the emperors frequently joined the multitude in their sports and lavations.

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Let us not tell how one glass is made to answer for thirty fair faces, one ewer and vase for thirty lavations; and—tell it not in Gath!—one towel for a company!

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Related Words

• bath
• bathing
• laundry
• soaking