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▪ I. † ˈolfact, n. Obs. rare—1.
[ad. L. olfactu-s smelling, smell, f. olfacĕre: see prec.]
The organ or sense of smell.
1657Tomlinson Renou's Disp. 274 To the gust acrimonious, to the olfact fragrant.
▪ II. ˈolfact, v. rare. affected.|ɒlˈfækt|
[f. L. olfact-, ppl. stem of olfacĕre: see prec.]
trans. To smell.
1663Butler Hud. i. i. 742 There is a Machiavilian Plot (Though ev'ry Nare olfact it not). 1805T. Harral Scenes of Life II. 105 Sweet olfacted scents in dear Bond Street. 1826Hor. Smith Tor Hill (1838) II. 335 Can you olfact this redolent ragout, and yet tear me from it? |