~ 1
■ verb
1》 clean or brighten by vigorous rubbing, typically with an abrasive or detergent.
↘remove (dirt or unwanted matter) by rubbing in such a way.
2》 (of running water) erode (a channel or pool).
3》 (of livestock) suffer from diarrhoea.
■ noun
1》 the action of ~ing or the state of being ~ed.
2》 (also ~s ) diarrhoea in livestock, especially cattle and pigs.
Derivatives
~er noun
Origin
ME: from MDu., Mid. Low Ger. schūren , from OFr. escurer , from late L. excurare 'clean (off)'.
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~ 2
■ verb
1》 subject to a thorough search.
2》 move rapidly.
Origin
ME: related to obs. ~ 'moving hastily', of unknown origin.