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▪ I. † ˈefferate, ppl. a. Obs. rare.
[ad. L. efferāt-us; see next.]
Fierce, harsh, morose.
1684H. More Answ. 112 Either heedlesness or an efferate religious Melancholy.
▪ II. † ˈefferate, v. Obs.
[f. L. efferāt- ppl. stem of efferāre, f. effer-us effere a.]
trans. To render fierce, exasperate.
1658Ussher Ann. vi. 243 The fœdity of such an act might..efferate their minds more. 1653Manton Exp. James ii. 6 Riches exalt the mind and efferate it.
Hence † effeˈration. Obs. rare. Irritating action.
1684tr. Bonet's Merc. Compit. viii. 295 Spirits..by their efferation often hurt the Bowels. |