v.tr. (also -ise) expurgate (a book etc.).
Derivatives:
bowdlerism n. bowdlerization n.
Etymology: T. Bowdler (d. 1825), expurgator of Shakesp.
BOWDLERIZE
Meaning of BOWDLERIZE in English
Oxford English vocab. Оксфордский английский словарь. 2012
v.tr. (also -ise) expurgate (a book etc.).
Derivatives:
bowdlerism n. bowdlerization n.
Etymology: T. Bowdler (d. 1825), expurgator of Shakesp.
Oxford English vocab. Оксфордский английский словарь. 2012