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Webster 1913 Edition

Effusion

Ef-fu′sion

,
Noun.
[L.
effusio
: cf. F.
effusion
.]
1.
The act of pouring out;
as,
effusion
of water, of blood, of grace, of words, and the like
.
To save the
effusion
of my people’s blood.
Dryden.
2.
That which is poured out, literally or figuratively.
Wash me with that precious
effusion
, and I shall be whiter than sow.
Eikon Basilike.
The light
effusions
of a heedless boy.
Byron.
3.
(Pathol.)
(a)
The escape of a fluid out of its natural vessel, either by rupture of the vessel, or by exudation through its walls. It may pass into the substance of an organ, or issue upon a free surface.
(b)
The liquid escaping or exuded.

Webster 1828 Edition

Effusion

EFFU'SION

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

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