ultion

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  1. Revenge. To forgive our enemies is a charming way of revenge, … and to do good for evil a soft and melting ultion, a method taught from heaven, to keep all smooth upon earth. Sir T. Browne, Christ. Mor., iii. 12.

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  1. from Old French ultion, from Latin ultio(n-), an avenging, from ulcisci, past participle ultus, take vengeance on, punish.
 

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