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(), n.[L. circumcisio.] 1. The act of cutting off the prepuce or foreskin of males, or the internal labia of females. The circumcision of males is practiced as a religious rite by the Jews, Mohammedans, etc. 2. (Script.) (a) The Jews, as a circumcised people. (b) Rejection of the sins of the flesh; spiritual purification, and acceptance of the Christian faith. スポンサード リンク
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