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volitate, v.|ˈvɒlɪteɪt|
[f. L. volitāt-, ppl. stem of volitāre-, freq. of volāre to fly.]
1. intr. (See quots.) ? Obs.
1623Cockeram i, Volitate, still to wander or flie vp and downe. 1656Blount Glossogr., Volitate, to flie often, to run in and out, or to and fro often.
2. To fly with a fluttering motion.
1866J. B. Rose tr. Virg. Ecl. & Georg. 67 Then straws and leaves will volitate in air. 1890Illustr. Lond. News 26 July 120/2 When a few weeks old they take wing, and if from an acclivity volitate down hill for a short distance. |