ablute
|a-blute|
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/əˈbluːt/
to wash or cleanse
Etymology
Etymology Information
'ablute' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'ablūtus,' where 'ab-' meant 'away' and 'luere' meant 'to wash.'
Historical Evolution
'ablūtus' transformed into the English word 'ablute' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to wash away,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to wash or cleanse, especially the body.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/04/03 13:36