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† exˈstimulate, v. Obs.
Also 7 extimulate.
[f. L. exstimulāt- ppl. stem of exstimulāre, f. ex- + stimulāre: see stimulate.]
trans. To stimulate to activity (organs or faculties); to provoke (appetites or desires); to spur on, incite (persons). Const. to.
1603Sir C. Heydon Jud. Astrol. xx. 425 The Sunne..extimulateth all creatures to the acte of propagation. 1672H. Stubbe Justif. Dutch War 33 The King..extimulated by Ambition. 1683A. Snape Anat. Horse i. xv. (1686) 32 It serves..to exstimulate the Guts.
absol.1646Sir T. Browne Pseud. Ep. vii. vii. 353 Opium..is conceived to extimulate unto venery. |