"xesturgy" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Etymology: From Ancient Greek ξεστός (xestós) ("polished") + -urgy. Etymology templates: {{bor|en|grc|ξεστός}} Ancient Greek ξεστός (xestós) Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} xesturgy (uncountable)
  1. (rare, obsolete) The process of polishing something. Tags: obsolete, rare, uncountable
    Sense id: en-xesturgy-en-noun-xBnYzVah Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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