释义 |
exorcize or exorcise /ekˈsör-sīz/ transitive verb- To call forth or drive away (a spirit)
- To deliver from the influence of an evil spirit
- To command by some holy name
ORIGIN: LL from Gr exorkizein, from ex- out, and horkos an oath exˈorcism /-sizm/ noun - The act of exorcizing or expelling evil spirits by certain ceremonies
- A formula for exorcizing
exˈorcist noun - A person who exorcizes or pretends to expel evil spirits by command (also exˈorcīzer or exˈorcīser)
- The third of the minor orders (RC)
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