abacinate
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A·bac·i·nate
v. t. (ȧ*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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abacinate
[fr. L. abicinare] /A bas eh nate/
to blind a person by placing hot irons near the eyes
