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† inˈstimulate, v. Obs.
[f. ppl. stem of L. instimulāre, f. in- (in-2) + stimulāre to stimulate. Cf. obs. F. instimuler (16th c. in Godef.).]
trans. To incite, instigate, stimulate.
1570Levins Manip. 42/3 Instimulate, instimulare. 1623Cockeram, Instimulate, to prouoke, pricke forward. 1670G. H. Hist. Cardinals i. i. 24 They are prick'd forward, and instimulated to good deeds by the Divine Spirit.
Hence † instimuˈlation.
1658Phillips, Instimulation, the same as Instigation. 1721in Bailey. |