Obs. rare. [f. the vb.] A pouring out, effusion.

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1593.  Shaks., 3 Hen. VI., II. vi. 28. Much effuse of blood, doth make me faint.

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1631.  Heywood, Maid of W., II. II. Wks. 1874, II. 369. Such a small effuse of blood.

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