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† exˈpugnatory, a. Obs.
[ad. L. expugnātōrius conquering, f. expugnāre: see expugn.]
a. Of weapons: Adapted for attack, offensive.
b. Adapted for breaking down (an argument).
a.1601Bp. Barlow Def. Prot. Relig. 63 Weapons, both defensive and expugnatorie. 1693Urquhart Rabelais iii. Prol., Warlike Engines, expugnatorie and destructive. 1737Ozell Rabelais III. 211 He calls 'em Repugnatory Weapons, not Expugnatory.
b.1652Gaule Magastrom. 180 Not with an invitatory operation, but an expugnatory refutation. |