I.a pouring out, shedding, effusion (post-Aug.).
B. In partic., a pouring out, libation of wine, milk, water, blood, and other fluids on graves; plur., Inscr. Marin. Frat. Arv. p. 562; Inscr. Fabr. p. 147, 182; “or in offering sacrifices: si focos odorati aut veteris vini profusione madefecerint,” Lact. 6, 1, 5.—
II. Transf., prodigality, profusion: “infinitae sumptuum profusiones,” Vitr. 10 praef.; Suet. Ner. 30: “nimia,” Plin. Ep. 2, 4, 4: “clementiae,” Tert. Poen. 8.