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turgescency
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turgescency, n. [Cf. F. turgescence. See Turgescent.].
- The act of swelling, or the state of being swollen, or turgescent. Sir T. Browne. [1913 Webster]
- Empty magnificence or pompousness; inflation; bombast; turgidity. Johnson. [1913 Webster]
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