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infibulate
[in-fib-yuh-leyt]
verb (used with object)
infibulated, infibulating
to stitch together the vulva of (a girl or woman), often after a clitoridectomy, in order to prevent intercourse.
to stitch the prepuce of (a male).
infibulate
/ ɪˈɪʊˌɪ /
verb
(tr) to enclose (esp the genitals, to prevent sexual intercourse) with a clasp
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Other Word Forms
- infibulation noun
- ˌھˈپDz noun
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Word History and Origins
Origin of infibulate1
First recorded in 1620–30; from Latin Դīܱ(ܲ), past participle of Դīܱ “to fasten the prepuce with a clasp,” equivalent to in- 2 ( def. ) preposition and prefix + īܱ “to knit together, join,” verbal derivative of īܱ “pin, clasp”; in- 2 ( def. ), fibula ( def. )
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Word History and Origins
Origin of infibulate1
C17: from Latin Դīܱ, from in- ² + fibula clasp, fibula
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Example Sentences
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Infibulate, in-fib′ū-lāt, v.t. to clasp with a padlock.—n.
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