ablutionary

Example Sentences

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There were indeed some ablutionary gestures in the council.

From Time Magazine Archive

Most seamen, especially those of foreign nationality, have seemingly a horror of water for ablutionary purposes, in contradistinction to landsmen.

From Fritz and Eric The Brother Crusoes by Hutcheson, John C. (John Conroy)

Speaking of room with bath, Maw solved the ablutionary problem for herself the other day at Old Faithful Ranger Station.

From Maw's Vacation The Story of a Human Being in the Yellowstone by Hough, Emerson

Furthermore, the filtration of water for ablutionary purposes is quite unnecessary.

From The Son of his Father by Cullum, Ridgwell

A hand bag with one good suit and ablutionary utensils, sir.

From The Son of his Father by Cullum, Ridgwell