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forciˈpation [f. as prec. + -ation.] †1. Torture by nipping with forceps or pincers.
1592Bacon Observ. on Libel Wks. 1826 V. 464 A punishment..of less torment far than..forcipation. 2. Zool. The state of being forcipated; forfication, bifurcation (Cent. Dict.). |