The work of Thomas Bowdler gave rise to the verb to bowdlerize. What is bowdlerization?
- Editing a book, film or play to make it suitable for children or people who are easily offended
- Making an instrument sterile, by boiling or heating, so that it can be used in a medical procedure
- The neutering of stray cats and dogs to keep their numbers down
- Treating yarn or thread so that when it is dyed the colour will be fixed and not wash out or fade
Answer
The correct answer is A) Editing a book, film or play to make it suitable for children or people who are easily offended.
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