detergeo

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deterg.eo            V      2 1 PRES ACTIVE  IND 1 S    
detergeo, detergere, detersi, detersus  V (2nd) TRANS   [XXXCO]  
wipe/clean off/away; strip/trim/sheer/break/sweep off, rub/wipe clean; cancel;
remove, take away; break to pieces; have swept off;