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† eˈdificant, a. Obs.
[ad. L. ædificant-em, pr. pple. of ædificāre to build.]
Edifying.
1642Bp. of Durham Presentm. Schismatic 11 The Apostle hath prescribed rules for regulating the Ceremonies of the Church, one whereof is Edification, and what is edificant, the same as also significant. 1655T. Dugard Verses on Gataker 73 Edificant It [his pen] also was, like those bless'd builders, who Stood on their guard, and stoutly builded too. |