infibulation, n. [L. infibulare, infibulatum, to clasp, buckle, or button together; pref. in- in + fibula clasp, buckle: cf. F. infibulation.].
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The act of clasping, or fastening, as with a buckle or padlock. [1913 Webster]
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The act of attaching a ring, clasp, or frame, to the genital organs in such a manner as to prevent copulation. [1913 Webster]