lavation

Example Sentences

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And he who would avenge a murder shall observe all the precautionary ceremonies of lavation, and any others which the God commands in cases of this kind.

From Laws by Jowett, Benjamin

The feast proceeded; the guests grew more talkative and noisy; the dessert or last course was already on the table; and the slaves bore round water with myrrh and hyssop for the finishing lavation.

From Last Days of Pompeii by Lytton, Edward Bulwer Lytton, Baron

This was renewed every hour of the day; for Roseton's fancy indulged the frequent and the casual lavation, and his exacting taste demanded the strictest purity.

From The Continental Monthly, Vol. 1, No. 2, February, 1862 Devoted To Literature And National Policy by Various

At the farther end of the cook room I saw George pour hot water into his dishpan, light his pipe, and put the tableware through its required lavation.

From Waifs and Strays Part 1 by Henry, O.

The same ceremony took place with each—one foot only being honored with a lavation.

From Pencillings by the Way Written During Some Years of Residence and Travel in Europe by Willis, N. Parker