| 释义 |
† ˈprofanate, v. Obs.
Also proph-.
[f. ppl. stem of L. profānāre to profane: see -ate3. For proph- see profane a.]
trans. To profane.
1526Tonstall Proclam. 23 Oct., in Foxe A. & M. (1576) 990/2 By their wicked and peruerse interpretations, to prophanate the maiestye of the Scripture. a1560Becon Humble Supplic. Wks. II. 19 The wycked Papistes prophanate and vnhallowe these two aforesayde holy Sacramentes. 1570Foxe A. & M. (ed. 2) 555 There..[he] hath in contempt of y⊇ keyes, presumed of his own rashnes to celebrate, nay rather to prophanate. |