† decalvationn.
Obsolete.
A making bald by removal of hair.
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the mind > attention and judgement > beautification > beautification of the person > beautification of the hair > [noun] > hair removal
depilation1547
decalvation1650
epilation1877
electrolysis1882
wax1926
electrology1932
waxing1974
the world > space > relative position > condition of being external > covering > uncovering > [noun] > stripping or uncovering so as to leave bare > stripping or being stripped of hair
depilation1547
pilling1561
decalvation1650
distramination1654
wax1926
1650 J. Bulwer Anthropometamorphosis 48 All those wayes of Decalvation practised by the Ancients.
1737 L. Clarke Compl. Hist. Bible (1740) I. vi For Decalvation, or leaving any part where hair grew, bald, was one great offence.
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