See Also: preputiotomy(medicine)

riddance (iou) and preputiotomy (medicine)


riddance (iou)



riddance noun. M16.
[from RIDABLE + -ANCE.]
The action or an act of getting rid of something or someone. Formerly freq. in make riddance of, make clean riddance of. M16.
A deliverance or relief consisting in getting rid of something or someone. Chiefly in good riddance, fair riddance, gentle riddance, happy riddance, (foll. by to, of), a welcome relief or freedom from a troublesome or unwanted thing or person. M16.
M. Renault He might sack Jeepers, and good riddance too. Times The War of Independence..can be seen..as good riddance to bad rubbish.
a. Efficiency or speed in work. L16-M18.
b. Progress or advance in movement. L16-M17.
Deliverance or rescue from something. L16.

preputiotomy (medicine)


preputiotomy
<procedure> Incision of prepuce.

Origin: preputium + G. Tome, incision