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† ˈperfricate, v. Obs. [f. L. perfricāt-, later ppl. stem (beside perfrict-) of perfricāre to rub all over, f. per- 2 + fricāre to rub.] trans. To rub thoroughly or all over.1597 A. M. tr. Guillemeau's Fr. Chirurg. 32 b/1 We first of all perfricate and rubbe the place. 1599 ― tr. Gabelhouer's Bk. Ph...
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▪ I. † perfriction1 Obs. rare. (pəˈfrɪkʃɛn) [f. L. perfrictiōn-em, n. of action (in ancient L.) from perfricāre (ppl. stem perfricāt- and perfrict-): see perfricate.] = perfrication.1656 Blount Glossogr., Perfriction.., a rubbing, or fretting hard or throughly. 1708 Brit. Apollo No. 94. 2/2 A Glass ...
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