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delousing [dēlou′sing] Etymology: L, de, from; AS, lus ridding a person or object of an infestation of lice. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Recently, oral agents have been evaluated, and ivermectin has been efficient in delousing homeless persons in shelters, without other measures (39). To complete the introductory humiliation, to psychologically and sexually demean them, Shawshank's new convicts are forced to undress as they are hosed down with a high-pressure water spray and dusted with white delousing powder. Two inmates brought an action against a sheriff, challenging a jail's policy of instructing new inmates to use delousing shampoo. |
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