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† deviˈtation Obs. rare.
[ad. L. dēvītātiōn-em, n. of action f. dēvītāre: see next.]
Shunning, avoiding; exhortation to shun: the opposite of invitation.
1614T. Adams Devil's Banquet 45 If there be any here that..will venture himselfe a guest at the Deuils Banket, maugre all devitation, let him stay and heare the Reckoning. 1623Cockeram, Deuitation, an eschuing. |