† eˈsclare,v.Obs.rare—1. [a. OF.esclare-r, esclarier (mod.F. éclairer), corresp. to Pr.esclairar:—L. exclār-āre (rare), f.ex- out + clārus bright.] trans. To make clear, clear up. 1655Digges Compl. Ambass. 318 We think it now reason that the matter of Religion be first esclared.