| 释义 |
† refragate, v. Obs.
[f. L. refragāt-, ppl. stem of refragārī to resist, withstand.]
intr. To oppose, controvert, gainsay.
1593Nashe Christ's T. (1613) 119 Stoutly they refragate and withstand, that the Firmament is not his handy-worke. 1623Cockeram, Refragate, to gainesay. 1661Glanvill Van. Dogm. 179 If upon further enquiry, any were found to refragate, they were to be discharg'd by a distinction. |