mundify

[ muhn-duh-fahy ]

verb (used with object)

, mun·di·fied, mun·di·fy·ing.

1. to cleanse; deterge:

   to mundify a wound.

2. to purge or purify:

   to mundify a person of past sins.

Other Words From

• un·mundi·fied adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of mundify¹

1375–1425; late Middle English < Late Latin mundificāre, equivalent to Latin mundi-, stem of mund ( us ) clean + -ficare -fy

Example Sentences

Mundify, mun′di-fī, v.t. to cleanse, purify.—adjs.

From Project Gutenberg

Ulcers ought to be well mundify'd, dry'd and cicatriz'd; but with respect to the several Causes and Accidents that render 'em obstinate, and difficult to be cur'd, it is also requisite to make use of internal Medicines, which may restrain and consume 'em.

From Project Gutenberg

Poultices made from the herb are applied to cleanse and heal chronic sores, which, as Gerard teaches, "they do scour and mundify."

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The same in Powder, and a Lotion made thereof, is much used by the Savages, to mundify old Ulcers, and for several other Uses; being highly esteem'd among them.

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