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expurgatorial, a.|ɛkˌspɜːgəˈtɔərɪəl| [f. mod.L. expurgātōri-us (f. expurgātor: see prec.) + -al1.] a. Of or pertaining to an expurgator (of books). b. Tending to expurgate or clear of guilt.
1807Southey Lett. (1856) I. 416 Drawing his expurgatorial pen through it. 1838De Quincey Mod. Greece Wks. (1863) XII. 292 Many excellent works..intercepted in their rudiments by these expurgatorial ruffians. 1854Milman Lat. Chr. II. v. ii. 323 Himself he exculpated by a solemn expurgatorial oath..from all participation in the deed. |