Bowdlerize word meaning and definition

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Meaning and definition for "bowdlerize" word

[verb] edit by omitting or modifying parts considered indelicate; "bowdlerize a novel"

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\Bowd"ler*ize\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Bowdlerized}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Bowdlerizing}.] [After Dr. Thomas Bowdler, an English physician, who published an expurgated edition of Shakespeare in 1818.] To expurgate, as a book, by omitting or modifying the parts considered offensive. It is a grave defect in the splendid tale of Tom Jones . . . that a Bowlderized version of it would be hardly intelligible as a tale. --F. Harrison. -- {Bowd`ler*i*za"tion}, n. -- {Bowd"ler*ism}, n.

Synonyms for bowdlerize

bowdlerise, castrate, expurgate, shorten

Related terms: abbreviate, abridge, bleach, blot out, blue-pencil, cancel, censor, clean, clean out, clean up, cleanse, clear out, cross out, cut, delete, delouse, depurate, deterge, dry-clean, dust, dust off, edit, edit out, erase, expunge, expurgate, freshen, kill, lustrate, omit, purge, purify, reform, rescind, rub out, scavenge, spruce, steam-clean, strike, strike off, strike out, sweep out, sweeten, tidy, void, whiten, wipe, wipe off, wipe out, wipe up

The fun area, different aproach to word »bowdlerize«

Let's analyse "bowdlerize" as pure text. This string has Ten letters in Three syllables and Four vowels. 40% of vowels is 1.4% more then average English word. Written in backwards: EZIRELDWOB. Average typing speed for these characters is 2725 milliseconds. [info]

Morse code: -... --- .-- -.. .-.. . .-. .. --.. .

Numerology

Hearts desire number calculated from vowels: bowdlerize: 6 + 5 + 9 + 5 = 25, reduced: 7 . and the final result is Seven.
Destiny number calculated from all letters: bowdlerize: 2 + 6 + 5 + 4 + 3 + 5 + 9 + 9 + 8 + 5 = 56, reduced: 11, and the final result is Eleven.

Tarot cards

Letter	Num.	Tarot c.	Meaning
B (1)	2	High Priestess	Compassionate, Caring, Knowing
D (1)	4	Emperor	Determined, Persistant, Idealist
E (2)	5	Hierophant	Wise, Crafty, Daring, Inventive
I (1)	9	Hermit	Independent, Researcher, Intell,igent
L (1)	12	Hanged Man	Leader, Teacher, Healer, Decisive
O (1)	15	Devil	Optimist, Gamesman, Marketer, Hunter
R (1)	18	Moon	Patient, Determined, Strong
W (1)	23	King of Wands	Sensual, Warm, Strong, Loyal
Z (1)	26	Page of Wands	Youth, Bright, Energetic, Wanderer

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