Read as \BOHD-luh-rahyz\ and means to censor or expurgate (a written work) by removing or modifying passages considered vulgar, offensive or objectionable.
Like: bowdlerize a novel
This word is derived from Thomas Bowlder, an English physician and a famous expurgator who bowdlerized Shakespeare's work to make it more appropriate for 19th century women and children.
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3. the mystic power of words through which we are able to communicate and understand
1. a repository for memorable words
2. a temple where words are worshiped like gods
3. the mystic power of words through which we are able to communicate and understand
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