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Cleanliness See also bathing. an abnormal desire to wash, especially the hands. 1. absence of bacteria of a harmful nature. 2. the techniques of achieving this condition. — aseptic, adj. an abnormal fear of being dirty. an abnormal fear or dislike of slime. Also called myxophobia. an abnormal fear of having an unpleasant body odor. an abnormal fear of feces. the process of elutriating, or purification by washing and straining. freedom fromstainor blemish. — immaculate, adj. an abnormal fear or dislike of dirt. blennophobia. 1. a cloth or handkerchief for wiping sweat from the face. 2. a sudatorium. a room where a sweat bath is taken. Also called sudarium.
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| Nobody could bargain with greater obstinacy, and as for cleanliness, the lustre on her brass sauce-pans was the envy and despair of other servants. Now, neatness and cleanliness are two of his strongest points. Absolute cleanliness of the body has been insisted upon from the first. |
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