Definition for EF-FU'SION

EF-FU'SION, n. [effu'zhon.]

  1. The act of pouring out as a liquid.
  2. The act of pouring out; a shedding or spilling; waste; as, the effusion of blood.
  3. The pouring out of words. Hooker.
  4. The act of pouring out or bestowing divine influence; as, the effusions of the Holy Spirit; effusions of grace.
  5. That which is poured out. Wash me with that precious effusion, and I shall be whiter than snow. King Charles.
  6. Liberal donation. [Not used.] Hammond.

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