† abˈsterse, v. Obs. rare—1.
[f. L. absters-us, pa. pple. of abstergēre, cf. asperse.]
= absterge.
| 1646 Sir T. Browne Pseud. Epid. 164 Some attrition from an acide and vitriolous humidity in the stomack..may absterse, and shave the scorious parts thereof. |