Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for EX-CAR-NI-FI-CA'TION
EX-CAR-NI-FI-CA-TINGEX-CATH'EDRA
EX-CAR-NI-FI-CA'TION, n. [L. excarnifico, to cut in pieces, from caro, flesh.]
The act of cutting off flesh, or of depriving of flesh. Johnson.
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