Definition of scour

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Scour (v. t.) To remove by rubbing or cleansing; to sweep along or off; to carry away or remove, as by a current of water; -- often with off or away..

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Dishearten :: Dishearten (v. t.) To discourage; to deprive of courage and hope; to depress the spirits of; to deject.
Paragraph :: Paragraph (n.) A distinct part of a discourse or writing; any section or subdivision of a writing or chapter which relates to a particular point, whether consisting of one or many sentences. The division is sometimes noted by the mark /, but usually, by beginning the first sentence of the paragraph on a new line and at more than the usual distance from the margin..
Rabble :: Rabble (v. i.) A confused, incoherent discourse; a medley of voices; a chatter..
Converse :: Converse (n.) Familiar discourse; free interchange of thoughts or views; conversation; chat.
Dispiritment :: Dispiritment (n.) Depression of spirits; discouragement.
Locution :: Locution (n.) Speech or discourse; a phrase; a form or mode of expression.
Scour :: Scour (v. i.) To run swiftly; to rove or range in pursuit or search of something; to scamper.
Dendrology :: Dendrology (n.) A discourse or treatise on trees; the natural history of trees.
Prolix :: Prolix (a.) Indulging in protracted discourse; tedious; wearisome; -- applied to a speaker or writer.
Sermonize :: Sermonize (v. t.) To preach or discourse to; to affect or influence by means of a sermon or of sermons.
Discourse :: Discourse (v. t.) To utter or give forth; to speak.
Scourge :: Scourge (n.) A lash; a strap or cord; especially, a lash used to inflict pain or punishment; an instrument of punishment or discipline; a whip..
Disanimation :: Disanimation (n.) The state of being disanimated or discouraged; depression of spirits.
Scourse :: Scourse (v. t.) See Scorse.
Introduction :: Introduction (n.) That part of a book or discourse which introduces or leads the way to the main subject, or part; preliminary; matter; preface; proem; exordium..
Offscouring :: Offscouring (n.) That which is scoured off; hence, refuse; rejected matter; that which is vile or despised..
Discourtesy :: Discourtesy (n.) Rudeness of behavior or language; ill manners; manifestation of disrespect; incivility.
Sanctiloquent :: Sanctiloquent (a.) Discoursing on heavenly or holy things, or in a holy manner..
Impressive :: Impressive (a.) Making, or tending to make, an impression; having power to impress; adapted to excite attention and feeling, to touch the sensibilities, or affect the conscience; as, an impressive discourse; an impressive scene..
Discourser :: Discourser (n.) The writer of a treatise or dissertation.
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