Etymology:
Meaning:
Excoriation refers to the act or process of removing the outer layer of skin, typically through scraping, scratching, or rubbing. It can also be used figuratively to describe severe criticism or censure.
Origin:
The term "excoriation" has its origins in the Latin word excoriare, which literally means "to flay or strip off." This verb is derived from the prefix ex- (meaning "out of") and the verb coriare (meaning "to skin or tan"). The earliest known use of excoriare in a medical context dates back to the 1st century AD.
In the 14th century, the French word excoriation emerged as a noun derived from the Latin excoriare. It was initially used in a medical sense to refer to the removal of skin tissue through injury or disease. By the 17th century, the term had also acquired a figurative meaning, denoting severe criticism or censure that "flays" or "strips away" a person's reputation.
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