01 v. t. To beat, pound, or bray together.
imp. & p. p.
Contused; p. pr. & vb. n.
Contusing
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1.
To beat, pound, or bray together.“Roots, barks, and seeds contused together.” — Bacon.
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2.
To bruise; to injure or disorganize a part without breaking the skin.
Phrases & compounds
Contused wound —
a wound attended with bruising.