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2 definitions found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Exorcise \Ex"or*cise\ ([e^]ks"[o^]r*s[imac]z), v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Exorcised} (-s[imac]zd); p. pr & vb n. {Exorcising} (-s[imac]`z[i^]ng).] [L. exorcizare Gr 'exorki`zein; 'ex out + "orki`zein to make one swear, bind by an oath, fr "o`rkos oath: cf F. exorciser.] 1. To cast out as a devil, evil spirits, etc., by conjuration or summoning by a holy name or by certain ceremonies; to expel (a demon) or to conjure (a demon) to depart out of a person possessed by one He impudently excorciseth devils in the church. --Prynne. 2. To deliver or purify from the influence of an evil spirit or demon. Exorcise the beds and cross the walls. --Dryden. Mr Spectator . . . do all you can to exorcise crowds who are . . . processed as I am --Spectator. From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]: exorcise v : expel through adjuration or prayers; of evil spirits; in certain religions [syn: {exorcize}]
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