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purging [′pərj·iŋ] (engineering) Replacing the atmosphere in a container by an inert substance to prevent formation of explosive mixtures. (medicine) The condition in which there is rapid and continuous evacuation of the bowels. (science and technology) The act or process of cleaning and purifying. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| Whenever Mrs Deborah had occasion to exert any extraordinary condescension to Mrs Bridget, and by that means had a little soured her natural disposition, it was usual with her to walk forth among these people, in order to refine her temper, by venting, and, as it were, purging off all ill humours; on which account she was by no means a welcome visitant: to say the truth, she was universally dreaded and hated by them all. Yes, but she is purging off the Honeychurch taint, most excellent Honeychurches, but you know what I mean. Chaka the king is now a Doctor of Dreams, and to clear away such a dream as this he has a purging medicine. |
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