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februˈation Now rare.
[ad. L. februātiōn-em, n. of action f. februāre: see prec.]
A ceremonial purification or cleansing.
a1652J. Smith Sel. Disc. ii. 37 Those charms and februations anciently in use upon the appearing of an eclipse. 1663J. Spencer Prodigies (1665) 172 To reconcile his peevish and touchy Greatness by some Februations. 1721–1800in Bailey. 1876Martin tr. Keil's Comm. Ezek. I. 207 The passing of children through fire without either slaying or burning; a februation by fire. |