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† elucˈtation Obs.
[ad. L. ēluctātiōn-em a struggling, n. of action f. ēluctāri: see prec.]
1. The action of bursting or struggling forth. fig.
1633T. Adams Exp. 2nd Peter ii. 3 (1865) 268 The breath being gathered into those straits, with a forcible eluctation opens the artery. 1682Sir T. Browne Chr. Mor. (1756) 61 There is nothing more acceptable unto the ingenious world, than this noble eluctation of truth.
2. fig. Escape through struggle; release.
1627Donne Serm. clvii. 257, I shall be with him in his Eluctations, in his Victory. a1656Bp. Hall Rem. Wks. (1660) 268 At last we..find our selves freed by a comfortable and joyful eluctation. |