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▪ I. afflate, v. ? Obs. rare—1.|əˈfleɪt|
[f. L. afflāt- ppl. stem of afflā-re to blow upon, f. af- = ad- to + flā-re to blow.]
To blow upon or towards.
1599A. M. Gabelhouer's Bk. Physic 54/1 Afflate or blowe this poulder in their Eyes.
▪ II. † aˈfflate, n. Obs. rare—1.
[ad. L. afflātus a blowing upon, f. afflā-re: see prec. Now used in the L. form.]
= afflatus.
1677Gale Crt. of Gentiles II. iii. 58 The afflate of the Holy Spirit. |