Absterge

ABSTERGE

Verb trans. Now rare. E16.

[Old & mod French absterger or Latin abstergere, from ABS- tergere wipe] 

Wipe away. Cleanse. 

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Related words:

ABSTERGENT 
Adjective (cleansing) & Noun (cleansing substance)