Lewis & Short

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ē-văcŭo, no perf., ātum, 1, v. a., to empty out, evacuate (post-Aug.).

  1. I. Lit.: alvum, Plin. 20, 6, 23, § 52; 32, 9, 33, § 104.
  2. II. Trop.
      1. 1. To rid one’s self of, lay aside: quae pueruli erant, Vulg. 1 Cor. 13, 11.
      2. 2. To make void, cancel: obligationem, Cod. Just. 8, 43, 4; Vulg. 1 Cor. 1, 17.