† ˈorbate,a.Obs. [ad. L. orbātus, pa.pple. of orbāre to bereave.] Orphaned, bereaved, destitute. 1525St. Papers Hen. VIII, VI. 481 [A realm] orbate and destitute of an hed and governour.1557Paynel Barclay's Jugurth B j b, Departing he lefte hym orbate wihoute lande or lyuelode.