luttra

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Swedish[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From Middle Low German lûtteren, from Proto-Germanic *hlūtraz. Literal sense attested since 1541, figurative sense attested since 1756. Cognate of German läutern, Danish luttre, Norwegian luttre.

Verb[edit]

luttra (present luttrar, preterite luttrade, supine luttrat, imperative luttra)

  1. refine
  2. cleanse, purify

Usage notes[edit]

Often used figuratively to describe when someone, due to adversity or misfortune, is invigorated to face new hardships.

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