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Meaning of exsufflation | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C1
ˌɛksəˈfleɪʃən

Definitions

  1. A blast from beneath.
    obsolete
  2. A kind of exorcism by blowing with the breath.
    obsolete
  3. A strongly forced expiration of air from the lungs.
    obsolete

Equivalents

Français exsufflation

Examples

“The next is when it will fly upwards over the helm by a kind of exsufflation without vapouring”
“the Ceremony of Exsufflation, for ejecting of the Devil”

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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See also

Exsultet exsuscitation ext ext. extance extancy

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