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exoculation|ɛksɒkjuːˈleɪʃən|
[as if ad. L. *exoculātiōn-em, n. of action f. exoculāre to put out the eyes, f. ex- out + oculus eye.]
The action of putting out the eyes, e.g. in execution of a judicial sentence; blinding.
1630R. Johnson's Kingd. & Commw. 13 From these Nations..have tortures..taken their originals: as exoculations..and impalements on stakes. 1814Southey Roderick ii. note, The history of Europe during the dark ages abounds with examples of exoculation. |