lousing

English

Verb

lousing

  1. present participle and gerund of louse

Noun

lousing (countable and uncountable, plural lousings)

  1. The process of removing lice.
    Synonym: delousing
    • 1920, Experiment Station Record, volume 41, United States. Office of Experiment Stations, page 458:
      Louse powders may be used with success, but being a wasteful method of applying an insecticide are not recommended. Impregnation of the underwear is the most promising method of louse control between lousings.

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