Impurgate
/ɪmˈpɜːr.ɡeɪt/noun
To cleanse or purify, especially in a moral or spiritual sense.
Did you know?In ancient rituals, the act of impurgating often involved invoking deities to purify the spirit from lingering darkness or sins.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
impurgare
“To cleanse or purify, literally meaning 'to make pure'.”
Medieval Latin
Medieval Latin
impurgatus
“The past participle form meaning 'made pure'.”
14th Century
Middle English
impurgaten
“To remove impurities, especially in a religious context.”
Modern English
English
impurgate
“To purify, especially from moral or spiritual corruption.”