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▪ I. † ˈfebruate, a. Obs. rare—1.
[ad. L. februāt-us pa. pple. of februāre: see next.]
Only in a day februate, one devoted to purification.
1610Healey St. Aug. Citie of God 675 Hee..calleth this feast day, a day februate, that is a day of purgation, etc.
▪ II. † ˈfebruate, v. Obs.—0
[f. L. februāt- ppl. stem of februāre to purify, f. februum a means of purification.]
‘To purge souls by sacrifice or prayer’ (Blount Glossogr. 1656–81). |