Mrs. Courtney's words of sympathy passed unheard; her bitter excoriation of the Teutons and Turks was but dimly registered on the inattentive mind of the victim of their ruthless greed; not until she expressed the hope that Miss Cameron would condescend to accept the hospitality of her home until plans for the future were definitely fixed was there a sign that the object of her concern had given a thought to what she was saying.
"Green Fancy"
George Barr McCutcheon
When the ear is only slightly affected by the cold, an excoriation or peeling off of superficial skin takes place, accompanied with some pain and itching.
"Special Report on Diseases of Cattle"
U.S. Department of Agriculture J.R. Mohler
No matter how violent the criticism or how bitter the excoriation, he would at least be credited with honest intentions.
"From the Housetops"
George Barr McCutcheon