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Abacinate


v. t. (*băs"ĭ*nāt)

[LL. abacinatus, p. p. of abacinare; ab off + bacinus a basin.]
To blind by a red-hot metal plate held before the eyes. [R.]


 
 
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[fr. L. abicinare]  /A bas eh nate/
to blind a person by placing hot irons near the eyes
 
 

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