[Sca-cooks] Got OED?

[Robin Carroll-Mann]

On 25 Oct 2003, at 6:56, Terry Decker wrote:

> Sure that isn't "abstersive?"  The term can mean "cleansing" or "pugative." I
> would suggest from the context, purging of the bowels is being referenced.
> 
> Bear

You're right.  I was tired last night.  It also has the meaning of "wiping clean". 
 I think I will have to leave it as "abstersive" and attach an endnote. 

Thank you.



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