Avulse
Pronunciation : A*vulse"
Part of Speech : v. t.
Etymology : [L. avulsus, p. p. of avellere to tear off; a (ab) + vellere to pluck.]
Definition : Defn: To pluck or pull off. Shenstone.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
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