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exorcise

exor·cise

UK/ˈɛk.sɔː.saɪz/ US/ˈɛk.sɔɹˌsaɪz/ uncommon

verb

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expel through adjuration or prayers

  • “exorcise evil spirits”
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From Middle English exorcisen, exorzisen, from Medieval Latin exorcizō, from Ancient Greek ἐξορκίζω (exorkízō, “to banish an evil spirit; bind by oath”), from ἐξ (ex) + ὅρκος (hórkos). Compare Old French exorciser.

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