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† eˈxacerate, v. Obs. [f. ex- prefix1 + L. acus (acer-) chaff + -ate3.] trans. To clear away the chaff from, winnow. Hence eˈxacerated ppl. a. exaceˈration, the action of winnowing.
1656–81Blount Glossogr., Exacerate. 1692–1732Coles, Exaceration. 1736Bailey, Exacerated. [So 1775 Ash.] |