Extirp
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Extirp is a verb meaning (transitive, obsolete) To extirpate (something).
Meaning
(transitive, obsolete) To extirpate (something).
Example Sentences
Yes in good ſooth, the vice is of a great kindred; it is vvell allied, but it is impoſſible to extirpe it quite, Frier, till eating and drinking be put dovvne.
Word Forms
- extirps
- extirping
- extirped
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include extirpate, exscind, extermine, outroot, extripate, extrapate.
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