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† ˈministrate, v. Obs.
Also pa. pple. 6–7 Sc. ministrat(e.
[f. L. ministrāt-, ppl. stem of ministrāre to minister.]
1. trans. To administer.
1533Bellenden tr. Livy iii. xvi. (S.T.S.) II. 8 M. Claudius had complenit a litill þat na Iustice was ministrate to him. 1559in Tytler Hist. Scotl. (1864) III. 391 Their minister shall have full liberty..to ministrate the sacraments, publicly and privately. 1639Marquis of Hamilton Explan. Meaning Oath & Covenant 12 [They] refuse the participation of the holy sacraments as they are now ministrate. 1727Bailey vol. II, To Ministrate, to minister or serve.
2. intr. To minister to.
1887Browning Parleyings, F. Furini 154 Learn how they ministrate to life and death. |