VASTATION


Meaning of VASTATION in English

vaˈstāshən noun

( -s )

Etymology: Latin vastation-, vastatio, from vastatus (past participle of vastare to lay waste, from vastus empty, waste) + -ion-, -io -ion — more at waste

1. obsolete : devastation

2. : a renewal or purification through the burning away or destruction of evil attributes

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