wipen

Etymology
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Verb

 * 1) To wipe or swipe for cleaning purposes:
 * 2)  To purge of malign or wicked influence.
 * 3) To wipe dirt or other substances away from a wound.
 * 4) To remove by wiping or swiping off.
 * 5) To cleanse to eliminate impurities or stains without reference to wiping.
 * 6) To remove or destroy without reference to wiping.
 * 7) To wipe back and forth in a rubbing motion.