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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Vacuated, p.p. [17th c. Eng. vacuated (1607); Cf. Evacuat(e p.p.] Cleared out, made empty. —1653 Binning Wks. 568.
A man thus emptied and vacuated of self-conceit
