First Known Use: circa 1623
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deterge
verb de·terge \di-ˈtərj\
de·tergedde·terg·ing
Definition of DETERGE
transitive verb
: to wash off : cleanse
— de·terg·er noun
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Origin of DETERGE
French or Latin; French déterger, from Latin detergēre, from de- + tergēre to wipe
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