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† ˈexpilate, v. Obs. rare—1. [f. L. expīlāt- ppl. stem of expīlāre, f. ex- (see ex- prefix1) + pīlāre to plunder.] trans. To pillage, plunder.
1627Bp. Hall Serm. Chapel Earl Exeter Wks. 526 What peace was vnder the Herodian temple?.. Pilate would expilate the treasures of it for aquæ ductæ. |