n. [ Cf. OF. averroncation. ]
n. [ L. detruncatio: cf. F. détroncation. ] The act of lopping or cutting off, as the head from the body. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ L. obtruncatio. ] The act of lopping or cutting off. [ R. ] Cockeram. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ L. runcatio, fr. runcare to weed out. ] A weeding. [ Obs. ] Evelyn. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ L. truncatio. ]