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† exoscuˈlation Obs.
[ad. L. exosculātiōn-em, n. of action f. exosculārī: see prec.]
1. The action of ‘exosculating’; a hearty kiss.
a1560Becon Displ. Pop. Mass (1637) 298, I passe over your..genuflexions..and exosculations. 1652Sparke Prim. Devot. (1663) 522 Asking him forgiveness..which St. James expressed by prayer for him, and exosculation.
2. Anat. Anastomosis.
1634T. Johnson tr. Parey's Chirurg. iii. xi. (1678) 64 Pressing the blood on both sides..until you shall find the exosculation of these vessels. |