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Webster 1913 Edition


Defloration

Defˊlo-ra′tion

,
Noun.
[LL.
defloratio
: cf. F.
défloration
.]
1.
The act of deflouring;
as, the
defloration
of a virgin
.
Johnson.
2.
That which is chosen as the flower or choicest part; careful culling or selection.
[R.]
The laws of Normandy are, in a great measure, the
defloration
of the English laws.
Sir M. Hale.

Webster 1828 Edition


Defloration

DEFLORATION

, n.
1.
The act of deflouring; the act of depriving of the flower or prime beauties; particularly, the act of taking away a womans virginity.
2.
A selection of the flower, or of that which is most valuable.
The laws of Normandy are, in a great measure, the defloration of the English laws.

Definition 2024


Defloration

Defloration

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German

Noun

Defloration f

  1. defloration (the act of deflowering)

defloration

defloration

See also: Defloration

English

Noun

defloration (plural deflorations)

  1. the act of deflowering

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