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† exˈcriminate, v. Obs. rare. [f. L. ex- out (see ex- prefix1) + crīmin- stem of crīmen accusation, charge + -ate3.] trans. To clear from an imputation; to shift an imputation from (a person) upon (another); in quot. refl.
1661Marvell Corr. xxix. Wks. 1872–5 II. 71, I had rather..undergoe any blame then to..excriminate my selfe upon any one of you. 1796Coleridge Watchman 92 To excriminate themselves in the opinion of the public. |