abstersion

The task of ablution and abstersion being performed.

Abstersion, abs-ter′shun, n. act of cleansing or washing away impurities.—v.t.

My ablutions are esteemed the most complete of any man's in the capital, and the mode of my abstersion the most in use.

In fact, the miserable guise of her new lodger now overcame the dame's curiosity to enquire after the fate of her earlier acquaintance, and she gave her instant and exclusive attention to Mr. Touchwood, with many exclamations, while aiding him to perform the task of ablution and abstersion.

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