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lessiver

Pronunciation: /le.si.ve/

“lessiver” is a French word. Its 2 meanings in English:

verb

  1. to launder, to wash clothes
  2. to tire out

In French

  1. Nettoyer ou blanchir au moyen de la lessive.
  2. Verser plusieurs fois de l’eau chaude ou froide sur des matières terreuses ou autres pour en extraire les parties solubles qu’elles contiennent.
  3. Épuiser, fatiguer à l’excès.
  4. Ruiner, dépouiller de son argent, en particulier aux jeux.
  5. Vendre, liquider, en particulier des biens mal acquis.
  6. Tuer, éliminer.

Etymology

From lessive (“laundry”) + -er.

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