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† majoˈration Obs. [a. med.L. mājōrātiōn-em, n. of action f. mājōrāre: see prec.] The action of increasing or intensifying; esp. in Med.
1626Bacon Sylva §154 So that there be five wayes.. of Majoration of Sounds. 1659Gentl. Calling viii. §16 The Physicians indeed talk of a method of curing some Diseases by Majoration. 1660[see majorate v.]. 1673Lady's Call. ii. ii. §9 Some..as if they thought Jealousy were to be cured by majoration, have..don things to inflame it. |