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† oˈpiparous, a. Obs. rare.
[f. L. opipar-us richly furnished, sumptuous, f. op-em wealth, means + par-āre to prepare, furnish, equip + -ous.]
Rich, sumptuous. Hence † oˈpiparously adv.
1621Burton Anat. Mel. ii. ii. iv. (1676) 170/2 Sweet odours and perfumes, generous wines, opiparous fare. 1653Waterhouse Apol. Learn. 93 Not men meanly bred, or loosly seen in Arts, but opiparously accomplished. 1694Motteux Rabelais v. (1737) 229 Your Opiparous or Aureous Charms. 1824Landor Imag. Conv., Southey & Porson Wks. 1853 I. 75/1 We rather send these dismal dainties to his chamber, and treat our heartier friends opiparously. |