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† materiˈation Obs. [ad. L. māteriātiōn-em, in class. Latin n. of action to māteriārī to procure timber, f. māteria timber, matter n.1; in scholastic Latin n. of action to māteriāre: see prec.] 1. (See quots.)
1623Cockeram, Materiation, the felling of timber for building. 1656Blount Glossogr., Materiation (materiatio) the felling of timber for building, preparing of timber wood for service in War. Dr. Br[owne]. 2. The action of materiate v. 1.
1646Sir T. Browne Pseud. Ep. vi. i. 274 Creation; that is,..a formation not only of matter, but of forme, and a materiation even of matter it selfe. |