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† suˈperbiate, v. Obs. rare. [f. L. superbia pride, or superbīre to be proud: see -ate3. Cf. It. superbire, superbiare.] 1. trans. To render haughty. In quot. absol.
1628Feltham Resolves ii. [i.] lxix. 196 Italie builds a Villaine: Spaine superbiates: Germanie makes a Drunkard. 2. intr. To be proud (to do something).
1785J. Trusler Mod. Times III. 144, I was introduced to him as one of the literati, whom he must superbiate to receive. |